| Council | Kirklees |
| Crime Rate | Average for a Yorkshire and the Humber suburb 28% below the national average. |
The average house price in Shelley is £280,575, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shelley house price trends over the last 30 years.
£280,575
£385,000
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Is Shelley a nice place to live?
Yes, Shelley is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in West Yorkshire.
How safe is Shelley?
Shelley has an average crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber suburb, with around 54 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 28% below the national average, and 42% below the West Yorkshire average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.
What are the best schools in Shelley?
Shelley has 10 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Scissett Church of England Academy, Shelley College, A Share Academy, Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School and Highburton CofE First Academy.
What are the demographics of Shelley?
The majority of residents in Shelley identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.