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Living in Upper Denby: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Denby scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the HD8 postcode district, Upper Denby ranks 10th.

Its broadband score runs 33 points above the HD8 district's 66/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (13) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HD8 postcode district.

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Upper Denby scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
168 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 37 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Bromley Bank 9 crimes
  3. 3 Wesley Terrace 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.434 · PM2.5 6.287 · PM10 9.946 µg/m³
75
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsHuddersfield Royal Infirmary9 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital9.5 mi
Pinderfields Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgerySkelmanthorpe Family Doctors2.1 mi
GP capacity1,675 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
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.9%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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 0.8 mi
Shepley 2.7 mi
Penistone 2.9 mi
J38 M1 5.2 mi
J38 M1 5.4 mi
J37 M1 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Denby 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

Ingbirchworth 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Denby Dale 57 0.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Skelmanthorpe 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thurlstone 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hoylandswaine 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Millhouse Green 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penistone 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cawthorne 47 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Denby a nice place to live?

Upper Denby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Upper Denby is 55/100, 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 Denby?

Upper Denby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Denby?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Denby is Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upper Denby in total.

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Postcode districts in Upper Denby

HD8 57 ⇄

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