Town Pop. 4,472

Living in Skelmanthorpe: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Skelmanthorpe comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the HD8 postcode district, Skelmanthorpe ranks 6th.

Safety (84) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Skelmanthorpe in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD8 postcode district.

57
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
115.4 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 246 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 49 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Burglary 37 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 78 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Langley Lane 18 crimes
  2. 2 Pickles Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Bedale Drive 16 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
37
7 schools in area · 15 within 4km
5Good2Ungraded
  • Denby Dale First and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Joseph Norton AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Scissett Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Skelmanthorpe AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Aidan's Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Scissett Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Shelley College, A Share AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary7.1 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital7.2 mi
Pinderfields Hospital9.2 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 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,733 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 111 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired29%Student3.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
51
Denby Dale 1.3 mi
Shepley 2.1 mi
Stocksmoor 2.9 mi
J38 M1 4.3 mi
J38 M1 4.4 mi
J37 M1 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 22
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 £268,000 50
Detached £372,000 17
Semi-detached £250,000 15
Terraced £215,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£145k £247k £352k £454k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Denby Dale 57 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 1.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkburton 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Skelmanthorpe a nice place to live?

Skelmanthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Skelmanthorpe is 57/100, 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 Skelmanthorpe?

Skelmanthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 516 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skelmanthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Skelmanthorpe are Denby Dale First and Nursery School, Joseph Norton Academy and Scissett Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Skelmanthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Skelmanthorpe?

The current median house price in Skelmanthorpe is £268,000, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £372,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £215,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Skelmanthorpe

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