Noise Levels in West Yorkshire
Yorkshire · 86 postcodes · Average: 57 dB (Moderate)
57 dB
Average Noise
5
Towns/Areas
86
Postcodes
2
Motorways
Transport Infrastructure
Motorways & Major Roads
M1M62
Railway Lines
Trans-Pennine
Towns in West Yorkshire Ranked by Noise
| Town | Avg dB | Rating | Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 59 dB | Moderate | 29 |
| Halifax | 58 dB | Moderate | 7 |
| Bradford | 56 dB | Moderate | 24 |
| Huddersfield | 56 dB | Moderate | 9 |
| Wakefield | 56 dB | Moderate | 17 |
Noise in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire has an average environmental noise level of 57 dB across 86 postcode districts, rated as Moderate. The county contains 5 towns with varying noise profiles.
Major motorways and A-roads running through West Yorkshire include M1, M62. Postcodes near these routes tend to have higher road traffic noise. See our motorway noise guide for affected areas.
Railway lines through West Yorkshire include Trans-Pennine. Our railway noise guide covers affected areas.
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