Town Pop. 515

Living in Scapegoat Hill: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scapegoat Hill comes out at 69/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 69/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the HD7 postcode district.

No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 8 points above the HD7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. That is 19 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD7 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Settlement area

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Scapegoat Hill scores 69 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
118.4 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 20 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 731% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bank End Road 5 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 5 crimes
  3. 3 The Old Quarry 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.035 · PM2.5 6.359 · PM10 9.991 µg/m³
74
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
59
4 schools in area · 24 within 4km
4Good
  • Clough Head Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary2.1 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital4.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryFieldhead Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity1,974 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired29.3%Student3.9%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership87.2%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Kirklees · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
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
Slaithwaite 1.4 mi
Lockwood 2.9 mi
Berry Brow 3.5 mi
J23 M62 1.1 mi
J24 M62 2 mi
J24 M62 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Scapegoat Hill 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

Bolster Moor 69 0.5 mi away ⇄
Outlane 62 1.1 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Holywell Green and Stainland 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barkisland 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Elland 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Huddersfield 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ripponden 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Marsden 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sowerby Bridge 55 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scapegoat Hill a nice place to live?

Yes, Scapegoat Hill is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Scapegoat Hill is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Scapegoat Hill?

Scapegoat Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scapegoat Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Scapegoat Hill are Clough Head Junior and Infant School, Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School and Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Scapegoat Hill in total.

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Postcode districts in Scapegoat Hill

HD7 61 ⇄

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