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Living in Upper Cumberworth: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Cumberworth scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Upper Cumberworth most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Upper Cumberworth places 8th of 11 in the HD8 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 33 points above the HD8 district's 66/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (81). Healthcare (15) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD8 postcode district.

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Upper Cumberworth scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
174.8 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 66 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Bromley Bank 9 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.57 · PM2.5 6.388 · PM10 10.733 µg/m³
74
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Birdsedge First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Shepley First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cumberworth CofE First SchoolPrimary · 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
15
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary7.2 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital8.6 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShepley Health Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,733 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
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.1%Student3.5%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
54
Denby Dale 1 mi
Shepley 1.2 mi
Stocksmoor 2 mi
J38 M1 6 mi
J38 M1 6 mi
J37 M1 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £373,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£381k £409k £437k £465k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Shepley 64 1.1 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 1.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Denby 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ingbirchworth 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kirkburton 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Millhouse Green 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Cumberworth a nice place to live?

Upper Cumberworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Upper Cumberworth is 56/100, 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 Upper Cumberworth?

Upper Cumberworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Cumberworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Cumberworth are Birdsedge First School and Shepley First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Upper Cumberworth in total.

What are house prices like in Upper Cumberworth?

The current median house price in Upper Cumberworth is £373,750, around 31% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Upper Cumberworth

HD8 57 ⇄

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