Town Pop. 1,974

Living in Shepley: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shepley is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 59/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the HD8 postcode district scores higher. Shepley leads all 11.

It scores 7 points above the HD8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (97), safety (93) and economic health (84). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
47.6 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 35 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Shoplifting 6 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 17 crimes
  2. 2 Whitby Court 6 crimes
  3. 3 Field Head 5 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.902 · PM2.5 6.37 · PM10 10.269 µg/m³
75
Green Space 57
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • 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
47
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary6.2 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital8.1 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,550 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2%Retired29.4%Student3.9%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership83.4%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
59
Shepley 0.3 mi
Stocksmoor 0.9 mi
Denby Dale 2.1 mi
J38 M1 6.7 mi
J38 M1 6.7 mi
J25 M62 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £252,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£215k £290k £366k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Shelley (Kirklees) 63 0.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkburton 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lepton 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holmfirth 58 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepley a nice place to live?

Shepley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shepley is 64/100, 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 Shepley?

Shepley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shepley?

Among the top-rated schools in Shepley are Shelley First School and Shepley First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Shepley in total.

What are house prices like in Shepley?

The current median house price in Shepley is £252,500, around 11% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in Shepley

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