Town Pop. 1,433

Living in Outlane: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Outlane is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 62/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The HD3 district averages 67/100, putting Outlane 5 points below its own postcode area.

On transport specifically, Outlane sits 20 points below the HD3 district figure of 82/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (93), safety (92) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD3 postcode district.

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Outlane scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fall Spring Gardens 12 crimes
  2. 2 Ray Gate 12 crimes
  3. 3 M62 8 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 7.259 · PM2.5 6.434 · PM10 10.273 µg/m³
73
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
41
3 schools in area · 22 within 4km
3Good
  • Bowling Green AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Moorlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary2 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital2.8 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital9.2 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Nook Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,958 patients per GP
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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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.5%Student3.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82.5%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Calderdale · 2026-27
A £1,613
B £1,882
C £2,151
D £2,420
E £2,958
F £3,496
G £4,033
H £4,840
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
62
Slaithwaite 2.4 mi
Lockwood 3.5 mi
Sowerby Bridge 3.6 mi
J23 M62 0.5 mi
J24 M62 1.5 mi
J24 M62 2.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Outlane in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Holywell Green and Stainland 62 1.0 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Huddersfield 64 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 4.1 mi away ⇄
Marsden 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Outlane a nice place to live?

Outlane is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Outlane is 62/100, 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 Outlane?

Outlane is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Outlane?

Among the top-rated schools in Outlane are Bowling Green Academy, Moorlands Primary School and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Outlane in total.

Outlane in context

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Postcode districts in Outlane

HD3 67 ⇄
HX4 58 ⇄

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