Meltham
Town · 7,623 residents
65Good
Good · better than 5 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Transport scores 74, well above the typical 60
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 71 per 1,000 people a year against 100
- Affordability scores 71, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Food & drink scores 32, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Meltham
Wearley61Durker RoodsGolcar Brow56Mill Moor52Meltham Mills70Broadlands66Honley86CalmlandsHey, UpperUpper HeyHelmeThick Hollins
See all 14 in the guide ↓Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Meltham a good place to live?
Meltham scores 65/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for transport (74) and safety (72).
It scores lowest on food & drink (32).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Meltham in Yorkshire and The Humber, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Meltham
The summary for Meltham is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026