Town Pop. 11,274

Living in Wetherby: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wetherby is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the LS22 postcode district, Wetherby ranks 2nd. On healthcare specifically, Wetherby sits 10 points above the LS22 district figure of 42/100. That puts Wetherby in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LS22 postcode district.

OUT OF 100

Average

Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Wetherby scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Wetherby.

Or compare:

LS22 4AE LS22 5AA LS22 6AA LS22 7AA LS22 9AD LS22 LS23

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 487 crimes

↑ 30% above national average

Shoplifting 110 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

Public order 83 crimes

↑ 14% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 63 crimes

↓ 63% below national average

Burglary 48 crimes

↑ 23% above national average

other 192 crimes

Highest-crime locations

Loading map…

1 Carr Lane 223 crimes
2 Supermarket 115 crimes
3 Bank Street 23 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³

Green Space 65

Parks Ample 16

Sports Pitches Ample 8

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 10

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools

5 schools in area · 9 within 4km

1Outstanding2Good2Ungraded

Crossley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Deighton Gates Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Wetherby High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
St James' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Ungraded
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WetherbyPrimary · inspected 2025
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

A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital6 mi

St. James's University Hospital9.5 mi

St James's Hospital A&E9.6 mi

Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks67.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%

2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,653 patients per GP

5dentists2pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%

available across Leeds

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 290 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate51.6%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed51.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.3%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary20.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%

Home ownership76.2%

Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Leeds · 2026-27

A £1,523

B £1,776

C £2,030

D £2,284

E £2,792

F £3,299

G £3,807

H £4,568

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

Cattal 5.2 mi

Hammerton 6.1 mi

Pannal 6.1 mi

J46 A1(M) 0.7 mi

J46 A1(M) 1.2 mi

J45 A1(M) 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 13

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6

Retail Shopping Ample 46

Takeaways Adequate 10

Fitness Adequate 2

Places like Wetherby Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Wetherby, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£362,500	106
Detached	£457,000	46
Semi-detached	£322,500	23
Terraced	£235,000	13
Flat / Maisonette	£213,500	24

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wetherby a nice place to live?

Wetherby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wetherby is 54/100, 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 Wetherby?

Wetherby has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 983 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wetherby?

Among the top-rated schools in Wetherby are Crossley Street Primary School, Deighton Gates Primary School and Wetherby High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wetherby in total.

What are house prices like in Wetherby?

The current median house price in Wetherby is £362,500, around 27% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £457,000, semi-detached £322,500, terraced £235,000, flat £213,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 106 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wetherby in context

See the best places to live in West Yorkshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Wetherby

LS22 51 ⇄

LS23 53 ⇄

Was this useful? Give feedback

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode