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Living in Scholes (near Hade Edge): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scholes (near Hade Edge) is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Scholes (near Hade Edge) most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Scholes (near Hade Edge) places 3rd of 7 in the HD9 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 46 points above the HD9 district's 43/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD9 postcode district.

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Scholes (near Hade Edge) scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
141.2 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 175 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 36 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moorlands 30 crimes
  2. 2 Lydgate Close 24 crimes
  3. 3 Field Road 21 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
44
5 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Outstanding2Good1Requires Improvement
  • New Mill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • New Mill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hepworth Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary6.1 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital9.9 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Shamsee, Ward and Associates1.3 mi
GP capacity1,569 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.9%Student4.5%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
49
Brockholes 2.4 mi
Stocksmoor 2.7 mi
Shepley 2.9 mi
J23 M62 7.9 mi
J24 M62 8 mi
J24 M62 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £320,000 28
Detached £488,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£190k £240k £290k £340k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Holmfirth 58 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hade Edge 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Upperthong 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Holmbridge 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scholes (near Hade Edge) a nice place to live?

Scholes (near Hade Edge) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Scholes (near Hade Edge) is 59/100, 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 Hade Edge)?

Scholes (near Hade Edge) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 357 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scholes (near Hade Edge)?

Among the top-rated schools in Scholes (near Hade Edge) are New Mill Infant School and New Mill Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Scholes (near Hade Edge) in total.

What are house prices like in Scholes (near Hade Edge)?

The current median house price in Scholes (near Hade Edge) is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £488,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Scholes (near Hade Edge)

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