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Living in Borrowby: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Borrowby is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 88/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the YO7 postcode district, Borrowby ranks 10th. Borrowby is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The YO7 district averages 41/100, putting Borrowby 8 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO7 postcode district.

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Borrowby scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
218.8 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 21 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marderby Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Swan Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Melbourne Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.007 · PM2.5 5.049 · PM10 9.22 µg/m³
80
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Knayton Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital4.4 mi
The James Cook University Hospital18 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLambert Medical Centre4.5 mi
GP capacity1,146 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed0.9%Retired33.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership75.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Northallerton 4.7 mi
Thirsk 4.9 mi
Yarm 13.6 mi
J50 A1(M) 9 mi
J51 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J51 A1(M) 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Borrowby 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

Knayton 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thirsk 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Northallerton 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Romanby 63 4.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton Miniott 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sowerby 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Osmotherley 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bagby 47 5.9 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 6.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Borrowby a nice place to live?

Borrowby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Borrowby is 33/100, 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 Borrowby?

Borrowby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Borrowby?

Among the top-rated schools in Borrowby is Knayton Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Borrowby in total.

Borrowby in context

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Postcode districts in Borrowby

YO7 41 ⇄

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