Town Pop. 2,383

Living in Sharlston: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sharlston scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 49/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the WF4 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Sharlston sits 20 points above the WF4 district figure of 77/100. That puts Sharlston in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WF4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
109.1 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 148 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Netheroyd Place 22 crimes
  2. 2 Queen'S Crescent 20 crimes
  3. 3 Weeland Road 18 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8.297 · PM2.5 6.974 · PM10 12.537 µg/m³
70
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
48
7 schools in area · 16 within 4km
5Good2Requires Improvement
  • Crofton AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Crofton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Crofton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sharlston Community SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shay Lane Primary (J and I) SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Enrich AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2019
    Requires Improvement
  • Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital3.2 mi
Pontefract Hospital4.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCrofton and Sharlston Medical Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity1,986 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.8%Student2.9%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.8%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.9%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
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
54
Streethouse 0.8 mi
Normanton 2.3 mi
Featherstone 2.4 mi
J31 M62 2.9 mi
J31 M62 3 mi
J32 M62 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
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 £140,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£136k £154k £172k £190k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Streethouse 45 0.8 mi away ⇄
Crofton 57 1.0 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (Wakefield) 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Walton (Wakefield) 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Normanton (Wakefield) 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
High Ackworth 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Low Ackworth 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wakefield 61 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sharlston a nice place to live?

Sharlston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sharlston 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 Sharlston?

Sharlston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 260 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sharlston?

Among the top-rated schools in Sharlston are Crofton Academy, Crofton Infant School and Crofton Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Sharlston in total.

What are house prices like in Sharlston?

The current median house price in Sharlston is £140,000, around 51% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Sharlston

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