Town Pop. 1,774

Living in Oxenhope: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oxenhope is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 70/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the BD22 postcode district, Oxenhope scores lowest. Against the wider BD22 district average of 51/100, that is 7 points below. On broadband specifically, Oxenhope sits 21 points above the BD22 district figure of 72/100. For the surrounding area, see BD22 postcode district.

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Oxenhope scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
118.9 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 61 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 48 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Vehicle crime 25 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elm Street 10 crimes
  2. 2 Woodlands Rise 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hill House Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Oxenhope CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital5.5 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary6 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital7.8 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
Nearest GP surgeryModality Partnership (AWC)3.4 mi
GP capacity1,458 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)87.6%
available across Bradford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.5%Student2.8%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership81.6%
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
42
Keighley 4.4 mi
Bingley 5.4 mi
Crossflatts 5.5 mi
J3 M606 9 mi
J2 M606 9.3 mi
J2 M606 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 19
Terraced £167,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£159k £195k £231k £267k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Haworth 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Denholme 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oakworth 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cullingworth 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wilsden 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Harden 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Keighley 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Bradford) 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Heptonstall 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Queensbury 56 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hebden Bridge 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bingley 60 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxenhope a nice place to live?

Oxenhope has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oxenhope is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Oxenhope?

Oxenhope has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Oxenhope?

The current median house price in Oxenhope is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £167,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

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Postcode districts in Oxenhope

BD22 51 ⇄

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