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Living in Upperthong: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upperthong is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Upperthong most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the HD9 postcode district scores higher. Upperthong leads all 7.

Notably, nothing falls below 42/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. It scores 8 points above the HD9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HD9 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Upperthong scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
142.7 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 62 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 370% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crown Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Ash Grove Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Burnside Drive 11 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.285 · PM2.5 6.115 · PM10 9.072 µg/m³
76
Green Space 73
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
42
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Upperthong Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Infirmary5.7 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital9.3 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Shamsee, Ward and Associates1 mi
GP capacity1,555 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired29.4%Student4.7%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
50
Brockholes 2.3 mi
Honley 2.8 mi
Berry Brow 3.5 mi
J23 M62 6.6 mi
J24 M62 6.8 mi
J24 M62 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
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 Upperthong 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

Holmfirth 58 0.6 mi away ⇄
Holmbridge 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Honley 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Hade Edge) 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hade Edge 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Meltham 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Netherton (Kirklees) 65 3.0 mi away ⇄
Crow Edge 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Shepley 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Linthwaite and Slaithwaite 60 4.4 mi away ⇄
Shelley (Kirklees) 63 4.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Cumberworth 56 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upperthong a nice place to live?

Upperthong is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Upperthong 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 Upperthong?

Upperthong is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upperthong?

Among the top-rated schools in Upperthong are Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School and Upperthong Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Upperthong in total.

Upperthong in context

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Postcode districts in Upperthong

HD9 56 ⇄

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