Town Pop. 3,006

Living in Scholes (near Cleckheaton): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scholes (near Cleckheaton) is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the BD19 postcode district, Scholes (near Cleckheaton) scores lowest. On transport specifically, Scholes (near Cleckheaton) sits 8 points below the BD19 district figure of 74/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (99). For the surrounding area, see BD19 postcode district.

56
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Scholes (near Cleckheaton) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
141.7 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 220 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Vehicle crime 42 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
other 83 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snelsins Lane 44 crimes
  2. 2 Weavers Way 23 crimes
  3. 3 Old Popplewell Lane 20 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 11.6 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
68
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
51
6 schools in area · 28 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Scholes Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Whitcliffe Mount, A Share AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Whitechapel Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Worthinghead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Shirley Manor 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
39
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital3.9 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital4.3 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary5.1 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgerySunnybank Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity2,041 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
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 81 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.6%Retired24%Student2.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership68.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
66
Low Moor 1.6 mi
Brighouse 2.4 mi
Deighton 4.1 mi
J26 M62 0.7 mi
J1 M606 1.2 mi
J26 M62 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £173,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£163k £198k £234k £269k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cleckheaton 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Oakenshaw 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Norwood Green 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Liversedge 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gomersal and Birkenshaw 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Moor Top 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shelf and Northowram 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Heckmondwike 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Mirfield 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Drighlington 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Batley 66 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scholes (near Cleckheaton) a nice place to live?

Scholes (near Cleckheaton) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Scholes (near Cleckheaton) is 56/100, 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 Scholes (near Cleckheaton)?

Scholes (near Cleckheaton) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 426 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scholes (near Cleckheaton)?

Among the top-rated schools in Scholes (near Cleckheaton) are Scholes Village Primary School, Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy and Whitechapel Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Scholes (near Cleckheaton) in total.

What are house prices like in Scholes (near Cleckheaton)?

The current median house price in Scholes (near Cleckheaton) is £173,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%.

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Postcode districts in Scholes (near Cleckheaton)

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