Town Pop. 2,463

Living in Shelley (Kirklees): Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shelley (Kirklees) is 63/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Shelley (Kirklees) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Shelley (Kirklees) places 3rd of 11 in the HD8 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the HD8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the HD8 district's 66/100. That is 13 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 HD8 postcode district.

63
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Shelley (Kirklees) scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirklea 14 crimes
  2. 2 Hawthorne Way 9 crimes
  3. 3 Westerley Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.281 · PM2.5 6.426 · PM10 10.341 µg/m³
74
Green Space 59
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 13 within 4km
3Good
  • Kirkburton CofE (VA) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Shelley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shepley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary5.8 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital7.3 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryKirkburton Health Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,709 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
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.2%Student4%Other inactive5.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership85.9%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
58
Shepley 0.6 mi
Stocksmoor 1 mi
Denby Dale 2.2 mi
J38 M1 6.1 mi
J38 M1 6.2 mi
J25 M62 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £272,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£222k £289k £358k £426k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Shepley 64 0.9 mi away ⇄
Kirkburton 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 1.9 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lepton 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelley (Kirklees) a nice place to live?

Shelley (Kirklees) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shelley (Kirklees) is 63/100, 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 Shelley (Kirklees)?

Shelley (Kirklees) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shelley (Kirklees)?

Among the top-rated schools in Shelley (Kirklees) are Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School, Shelley First School and Shepley First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Shelley (Kirklees) in total.

What are house prices like in Shelley (Kirklees)?

The current median house price in Shelley (Kirklees) is £272,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Shelley (Kirklees)

HD8 57 ⇄

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