Town Pop. 1,449

Living in South Hiendley: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Hiendley is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where South Hiendley most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 44/100 versus a median of 88/100.

South Hiendley places 3rd of 6 in the S72 postcode district. On broadband specifically, South Hiendley sits 45 points above the S72 district figure of 54/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (25) and economic health (25). For the surrounding area, see S72 postcode district.

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South Hiendley scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 55 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 22 crimes
  2. 2 James Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Southgate 15 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • South Hiendley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital6.4 mi
Pinderfields Hospital6.5 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRycroft Primary Care Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity2,911 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)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
25
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired29.4%Student3%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.8%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary38.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership65.7%
Among the most-deprived 20% of areas in England
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
48
Fitzwilliam 1.9 mi
Moorthorpe 3.9 mi
Streethouse 4.6 mi
J39 M1 6.1 mi
J38 M1 6.2 mi
J39 M1 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Hiendley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Brierley 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cudworth and Shafton 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grimethorpe 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Barnsley) 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
South Kirkby 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Crofton 57 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Hiendley a nice place to live?

South Hiendley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Hiendley is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is South Hiendley?

South Hiendley has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Hiendley?

Among the top-rated schools in South Hiendley is South Hiendley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South Hiendley in total.

South Hiendley in context

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Postcode districts in South Hiendley

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