Town Pop. 1,843

Living in Oakenshaw: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oakenshaw comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 69/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 51/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the BD12 postcode district. No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see BD12 postcode district.

58
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Oakenshaw scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
224.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 141 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Vehicle crime 57 crimes
↑ 544% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Burglary 31 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
other 104 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snelsins Lane 44 crimes
  2. 2 Chain Bar Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Bradford Road 16 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 13.1 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
65
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
53
3 schools in area · 43 within 4km
3Good
  • Low Moor CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodlands Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Worthinghead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsBradford Royal Infirmary4.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital4.3 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital5.1 mi
Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%
Nearest GP surgeryLow Moor Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity2,181 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.6%Retired25%Student3.1%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership73.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Bradford · 2026-27
A £1,574
B £1,836
C £2,099
D £2,361
E £2,886
F £3,410
G £3,935
H £4,722
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
69
Low Moor 0.4 mi
Bradford Interchange 3 mi
Bradford Forster Square 3.5 mi
J2 M606 0.4 mi
J1 M606 0.7 mi
J2 M606 0.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £201,250 14
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£114k £156k £200k £243k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Scholes (near Cleckheaton) 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cleckheaton 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Norwood Green 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bradford 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Liversedge 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shelf and Northowram 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Drighlington 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Heckmondwike 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Moor Top 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Batley 66 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakenshaw a nice place to live?

Oakenshaw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oakenshaw is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Oakenshaw?

Oakenshaw has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 413 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oakenshaw?

Among the top-rated schools in Oakenshaw are Low Moor CofE Primary School, Woodlands Church of England Primary Academy and Worthinghead Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Oakenshaw in total.

What are house prices like in Oakenshaw?

The current median house price in Oakenshaw is £201,250, around 29% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%.

Oakenshaw in context

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Postcode districts in Oakenshaw

BD12 55 ⇄
BD19 59 ⇄

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