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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Hemsworth

A snapshot of life in Hemsworth, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Hemsworth is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 9,177. The average house price is £182,455 and the overall crime rate is 152.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hemsworth ranks

Population

9,177

Avg House Price

£182,455

Crime Rate

152.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

475 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,087

Median Age

42.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hemsworth's detached homes (£274,052) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£92,917).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hemsworth prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£133,481 → £182,455).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£274,052£260,00041
Semi-Detached£180,877£185,00059
Terraced£125,112£116,25052
Flat£92,917£89,7506

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hemsworth is 152.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hemsworth: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools5
Primary4
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Grove Lea Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Outwood Academy HemsworthSecondaryNo rating available
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Helen's CE Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
West End AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Hemsworth averages 475 Mbps — 375% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hemsworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above62.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,126

Demographics & Economy

Population9,177
Median Age42.9
Median Household Income£29,087
Employment Rate57.3%
Owner Occupied62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hemsworth?
The average house price in Hemsworth is £182,455 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hemsworth?
The most affordable entry point in Hemsworth is a flat, with an average price of £92,917.
Is Hemsworth a safe place to live?
Hemsworth has a recorded crime rate of 152.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Hemsworth?
Hemsworth has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Hemsworth?
Average broadband download speeds in Hemsworth are around 475 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.7% of premises.
How big is Hemsworth?
Hemsworth is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 9,177.

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