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Living in Barton (Richmondshire): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barton (Richmondshire) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Barton (Richmondshire) places 6th of 7 in the DL10 postcode district. Barton (Richmondshire) is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 4/100 for lifestyle, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Barton (Richmondshire) sits 76 points above the DL10 district figure of 23/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL10 postcode district.

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Barton (Richmondshire) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
125 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 23 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 367% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Robbery 3 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 16 crimes
  2. 2 St Cuthbert'S Green 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Porch 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.969 · PM2.5 5.047 · PM10 9.648 µg/m³
80
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Barton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital4.8 mi
Friarage Hospital12.4 mi
The James Cook University Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDoctors Lane Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,362 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
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired36.8%Student3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Darlington 5.1 mi
North Road 5.6 mi
Dinsdale 7.7 mi
J56 A1(M) 0.8 mi
J56 A1(M) 1.3 mi
J57 A1(M) 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barton (Richmondshire) 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

Middleton Tyas 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Melsonby 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Merrybent 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dalton-on-Tees 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hurworth-on-Tees 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Darlington 57 5.4 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Scorton 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 5.8 mi away ⇄
East Cowton 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Gainford 38 6.2 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barton (Richmondshire) a nice place to live?

Barton (Richmondshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barton (Richmondshire) is 38/100, 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 Barton (Richmondshire)?

Barton (Richmondshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barton (Richmondshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barton (Richmondshire) is Barton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barton (Richmondshire) in total.

Barton (Richmondshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Barton (Richmondshire)

DL10 42 ⇄

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