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Living in Alne: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alne scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Alne most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the YO61 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Alne sits 13 points above the YO61 district figure of 78/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO61 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 6 crimes
  2. 2 Rice Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Hallgarth 3 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Outstanding
  • Outwood Primary Academy AlnePrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital9.9 mi
Harrogate District Hospital12.5 mi
Friarage Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryTollerton Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity714 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.7%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Hammerton 6.2 mi
Cattal 6.7 mi
Poppleton 8.3 mi
J48 A1(M) 6.2 mi
J48 A1(M) 6.4 mi
J47 A1(M) 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alne in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Linton-on-Ouse 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Easingwold 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Raskelf 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newton-on-Ouse 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Ouseburn 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Huby (Hambleton) 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Underwood 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton-on-the-Forest 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Hambleton) 36 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alne a nice place to live?

Alne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alne is 39/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alne?

Alne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 30,131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alne?

Among the top-rated schools in Alne is Outwood Primary Academy Alne, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Alne in total.

Alne in context

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Postcode districts in Alne

YO61 39 ⇄

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