Living in Shelf and Northowram: Liveability Score 59/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Shelf and Northowram comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Shelf and Northowram most outperforms the national norm: 77/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.
Shelf and Northowram places 3rd of 5 in the HX3 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 44/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On transport specifically, Shelf and Northowram sits 10 points below the HX3 district figure of 87/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HX3 postcode district.
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £250,000 | 85 |
| Detached | £390,000 | 23 |
| Semi-detached | £265,000 | 27 |
| Terraced | £165,000 | 34 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shelf and Northowram a nice place to live?
Shelf and Northowram is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shelf and Northowram 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 Shelf and Northowram?
Shelf and Northowram has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 940 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Shelf and Northowram?
Among the top-rated schools in Shelf and Northowram are Northowram Primary School, Farfield Primary and Nursery School and Home Farm Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Shelf and Northowram in total.
What are house prices like in Shelf and Northowram?
The current median house price in Shelf and Northowram is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £265,000, terraced £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 85 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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