Town Pop. 347

Living in Askham Bryan: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Askham Bryan is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Askham Bryan most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the YO23 postcode district.

It scores 13 points below the YO23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. On economic health specifically, Askham Bryan sits 14 points above the YO23 district figure of 82/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see YO23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
144.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 424% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 9 crimes
  2. 2 Askham Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bradley Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 80
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital4 mi
Harrogate District Hospital14.9 mi
St. James's University Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Old School Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,419 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed2.9%Retired23.9%Student12.7%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax York · 2026-27
A £1,525
B £1,779
C £2,033
D £2,287
E £2,795
F £3,303
G £3,812
H £4,574
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
17
York 3.6 mi
Poppleton 3.6 mi
Ulleskelf 5.3 mi
J46 A1(M) 8.7 mi
J44 A1(M) 8.7 mi
J45 A1(M) 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Askham Bryan 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

Copmanthorpe 63 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bilbrough 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rufforth 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bishopthorpe 60 2.6 mi away ⇄
Acaster Malbis 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Appleton Roebuck 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
York 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Harrogate) 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Nether Poppleton 66 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Poppleton 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stillingfleet 40 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Askham Bryan a nice place to live?

Askham Bryan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Askham Bryan is 49/100, 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 Askham Bryan?

Askham Bryan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Askham Bryan

YO23 62 ⇄

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