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Living in West Bretton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Bretton scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where West Bretton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 67/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

West Bretton places 13th of 15 in the WF4 postcode district. Against the wider WF4 district average of 54/100, that is 9 points below. On broadband specifically, West Bretton sits 22 points above the WF4 district figure of 77/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
359.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 26 crimes
↑ 1310% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 489% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 462% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  2. 2 Motorway Service Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.065 · PM2.5 6.586 · PM10 10.994 µg/m³
73
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • West Bretton Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital5.9 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital6.3 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary10.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMiddlestown Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,887 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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate68.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired20.8%Student3.4%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57%Skilled & technical27.8%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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
28
Darton 2.6 mi
Sandal and Agbrigg 4.7 mi
Wakefield Westgate 5 mi
J38 M1 1 mi
J38 M1 1.6 mi
J39 M1 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
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 West Bretton 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

Netherton (Wakefield) 59 1.8 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hall Green 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Crigglestone and Durkar 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Coxley (Wakefield) 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Middlestown and Overton 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Emley 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clayton West and Scissett 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Horbury 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Darton 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Bretton a nice place to live?

West Bretton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Bretton is 45/100, 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 West Bretton?

West Bretton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Bretton?

Among the top-rated schools in West Bretton is West Bretton Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Bretton in total.

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Postcode districts in West Bretton

WF4 54 ⇄

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