Town Pop. 639

Living in Bishop Monkton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bishop Monkton is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the HG3 postcode district, Bishop Monkton ranks 12th. Bishop Monkton 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. Against the wider HG3 district average of 49/100, that is 14 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HG3 postcode district.

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Bishop Monkton scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
115.8 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 40 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 7 crimes
  2. 2 Little Croft 7 crimes
  3. 3 St John'S Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.864 · PM2.5 5.421 · PM10 11.093 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital6.5 mi
Friarage Hospital17.2 mi
York District Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRipon Spa Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,245 patients per GP
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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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired33.9%Student3.2%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.5%
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
6
Knaresborough 5.9 mi
Starbeck 6.5 mi
Harrogate 7 mi
J48 A1(M) 4 mi
J48 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J49 A1(M) 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Bishop Monkton 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

Burton Leonard 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Harrogate) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ripon 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Roecliffe 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Langthorpe 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Boroughbridge 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Scotton (Harrogate) 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Killinghall 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop Monkton a nice place to live?

Bishop Monkton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishop Monkton is 35/100, 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 Bishop Monkton?

Bishop Monkton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishop Monkton?

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

Bishop Monkton in context

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Postcode districts in Bishop Monkton

HG3 49 ⇄

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