Town Pop. 638

Living in Barlow: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barlow comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Barlow most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the YO8 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 35 points above the YO8 district's 64/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (11), transport (11), lifestyle (18) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
280.6 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 83 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 302% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 525% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grange Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Brigg Farm Court 14 crimes
  3. 3 Prospect Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Camblesforth Community Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Barlow Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital4.8 mi
Pontefract Hospital12 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary14.2 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryPosterngate Surgery3.6 mi
GP capacity1,121 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.1%Student3.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary26.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
11
Snaith 3.6 mi
Selby 3.8 mi
Wressle 3.8 mi
J35 M62 4.1 mi
J35 M62 4.3 mi
J36 M62 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
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 Barlow 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

Drax 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Camblesforth 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Barmby on the Marsh 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hemingbrough 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Selby) 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cliffe (Selby) 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hirst Courtney 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burn 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Selby 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Snaith 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (Selby) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barlow a nice place to live?

Barlow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barlow is 46/100, 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 Barlow?

Barlow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 179 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barlow?

Among the top-rated schools in Barlow is Camblesforth Community Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Barlow in total.

Barlow in context

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Postcode districts in Barlow

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