Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge
Kirklees 009 · 4 sub-areas · 6,366 residents
Kirklees 009 is a residential area within Kirklees, home to around 6,400 people and notably affordable by national standards. A typical two-bedroom home rents for about £691 a month — well under the UK median for a 2-bed — and rents rose around 10.5% last year, so the gap is closing. Social housing makes up a significant share of the tenure mix, which sets it apart from much of the surrounding district.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge is a settled residential pocket of Kirklees. The bigger gravitational centre is Leeds, around 67 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for.
Overview
What's it like to live in Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £759 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge in Kirklees
Living in Liversedge, Littletown & Millbridge
Kirklees 009 sits within the wider Kirklees district in Yorkshire and The Humber, and its character is primarily residential and working-class. It doesn't have the urban density of central Huddersfield or the commuter polish of some outer suburbs, but it's a genuinely affordable place to put down roots, and greenspace is close — around four in five households are within a short walk of open land.
On the cost side, this area is one of the more affordable pockets of Kirklees. The median monthly rent across all property sizes is around £759, and a two-bedroom home typically costs around £691 a month. That's considerably cheaper than the UK-wide 2-bed median of roughly £1,200. Buying is also accessible — the median sale price sits at just under £191,000, and you'd typically need around 3.2 years to save a deposit at local salary levels, which is a more manageable timeline than most of England.
The population skews slightly older and more settled than nearby urban centres. Around 22% of residents are under 18, suggesting a meaningful family presence, and the owner-occupied share at 54% is respectable — though social housing accounts for a notably high 27% of tenure, roughly double the national average, which shapes the overall feel of the area. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 23% of residents, slightly below regional norms.
Practically speaking, car ownership is almost essential here. Public transport accounts for under 4% of commutes, and around 58% of residents drive to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.2 km away — about a 53-minute walk, so you'd want a car or a bus connection. The nearest major employment hub is accessible in around 66 minutes. Broadband coverage is strong — 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds.
For more detail on specific streets and sub-areas within Kirklees 009, see the streets and sub-areas below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Kirklees 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — a 2-bed rents for around £691 a month — and greenspace is close by for most residents. The trade-off is a crime rate that's above the national average and Ofsted ratings that are more mixed than elsewhere. It suits people who value low costs and community feel over polish or prestige.
- What is the rent in Kirklees 009?
- A one-bedroom home typically costs around £566 a month, a two-bed around £691, and a three-bed around £839. Rents rose roughly 10.5% in the past year. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Is Kirklees 009 safe?
- The crime rate is around 129 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is noticeably above the UK average of roughly 80. The area also sits in the more deprived end of the national deprivation index. It's not the highest-crime area in the district, but safety is worth researching at street level before you commit.
- What's the commute from Kirklees 009 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 66 minutes away. Manchester is roughly 99 minutes by public transport and London around 173 minutes. Most residents drive — around 58% commute by car — since the nearest rail station is about 4.2 km away and public transport options are limited.
- Who lives in Kirklees 009?
- A mix of families, single-person households, and longer-term residents. About 22% are under 18, suggesting a strong family presence, and 27% of homes are social housing — well above average. Around 54% of households own their home. The community is predominantly UK-born and relatively settled.
- What schools are near Kirklees 009?
- There are 47 schools within typical catchment distance, so choice isn't the issue. Around 64% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is lower than the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 4.1 km away. Check individual Ofsted reports and catchment maps before choosing a specific street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Kirklees 009?
- The median sale price is just under £191,000, and at local income levels you'd typically need around 3.2 years to save a deposit. That's considerably more achievable than the southern England average and makes the area one of the more accessible in Yorkshire for first-time buyers.