Town Pop. 1,520

Living in Pool-in-Wharfedale: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pool-in-Wharfedale is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Pool-in-Wharfedale most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the LS21 postcode district, Pool-in-Wharfedale scores lowest. It scores 14 points below the LS21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On economic health specifically, Pool-in-Wharfedale sits 8 points above the LS21 district figure of 78/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS21 postcode district.

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Pool-in-Wharfedale scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
50 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 32 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Leeds Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Gardens 8 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.38 · PM2.5 6.171 · PM10 9.46 µg/m³
74
Green Space 65
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsLeeds General Infirmary7 mi
St. James's University Hospital7.3 mi
St James's Hospital A&E7.4 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChevin Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,329 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.3%Student4.4%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
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
35
Weeton 2.4 mi
Horsforth 3.6 mi
Guiseley 4.1 mi
J3 M621 8.5 mi
J4 M621 8.6 mi
J2 M621 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 £392,500 18
Terraced £355,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£254k £333k £415k £495k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bramhope 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Huby (Harrogate) 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Otley (Leeds) 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rawdon 66 4.1 mi away ⇄
Guiseley 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Menston 60 4.7 mi away ⇄
Esholt 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Burley in Wharfedale 61 5.2 mi away ⇄
Pannal 53 5.3 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Overblow 36 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pool-in-Wharfedale a nice place to live?

Pool-in-Wharfedale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pool-in-Wharfedale is 42/100, 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 Pool-in-Wharfedale?

Pool-in-Wharfedale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pool-in-Wharfedale?

The current median house price in Pool-in-Wharfedale is £392,500, around 38% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £355,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Pool-in-Wharfedale

LS21 56 ⇄

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