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Living in Birstwith: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Birstwith scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Birstwith most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the HG3 postcode district, Birstwith ranks 5th. Birstwith is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the HG3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. For the surrounding area, see HG3 postcode district.

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Birstwith scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
107.9 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 17 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Collin Bank 5 crimes
  2. 2 Clint Garth 5 crimes
  3. 3 On or near 4 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Birstwith 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
3
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital5.1 mi
Airedale General Hospital15.8 mi
Leeds General Infirmary15.8 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Avenue Medical Group4.4 mi
GP capacity2,324 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed0.9%Retired30.5%Student4.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.4%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)0.8%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
10
Harrogate 4.7 mi
Hornbeam Park 5.6 mi
Starbeck 5.9 mi
J48 A1(M) 10.2 mi
J48 A1(M) 10.2 mi
J47 A1(M) 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Birstwith 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

Hampsthwaite 30 1.4 mi away ⇄
Darley 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Killinghall 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Summerbridge 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Harrogate 64 4.8 mi away ⇄
Scotton (Harrogate) 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burton Leonard 36 5.9 mi away ⇄
Pannal 53 6.3 mi away ⇄
Pateley Bridge 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bishop Monkton 35 6.9 mi away ⇄
Knaresborough 59 7.2 mi away ⇄
Follifoot 38 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Birstwith a nice place to live?

Birstwith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Birstwith is 41/100, 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 Birstwith?

Birstwith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Birstwith?

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

Birstwith in context

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Postcode districts in Birstwith

HG3 49 ⇄

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