Town Pop. 3,473

Living in Ripponden: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ripponden comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Ripponden most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 68/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the HX6 postcode district. It scores 5 points below the HX6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 59/100. Its transport score runs 25 points below the HX6 district's 82/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HX6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
133.3 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 187 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Burglary 41 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 41 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
other 107 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oldham Road 29 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 27 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 21 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.966 · PM2.5 6.093 · PM10 9.266 µg/m³
76
Green Space 26
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
5Good
  • Barkisland CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ripponden Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Primary School In RishworthPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Triangle CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsCalderdale Royal Hospital3.4 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary5 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary9.9 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,226 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)77%
available across Calderdale
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 145 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.3%Student4.4%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
57
Sowerby Bridge 3 mi
Slaithwaite 4.2 mi
Mytholmroyd 4.3 mi
J23 M62 3.4 mi
J22 M62 3.9 mi
J24 M62 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £250,000 45
Detached £467,500 14
Terraced £220,000 15
Flat / Maisonette £135,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£126k £233k £343k £450k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Barkisland 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holywell Green and Stainland 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cragg Vale 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Scapegoat Hill 69 3.7 mi away ⇄
Luddenden Foot 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bolster Moor 69 4.0 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mytholmroyd 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
Halifax 61 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ripponden a nice place to live?

Ripponden is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ripponden is 54/100, 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 Ripponden?

Ripponden has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 463 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ripponden?

Among the top-rated schools in Ripponden are Barkisland CofE VA Primary School, Ripponden Junior and Infant School and St John's Primary School In Rishworth, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Ripponden in total.

What are house prices like in Ripponden?

The current median house price in Ripponden is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £467,500, terraced £220,000, flat £135,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ripponden

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