Town Pop. 1,256

Living in Brompton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brompton comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Brompton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 48/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the DL6 postcode district. It scores 9 points above the DL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. Its broadband score runs 79 points above the DL6 district's 20/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL6 postcode district.

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Brompton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
126.6 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 81 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cockpit Hill 22 crimes
  2. 2 Runnymede Way 15 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Grove 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Brompton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Northallerton School & Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Oakbridge 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
33
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital0.7 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital12.8 mi
The James Cook University Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMowbray House Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,200 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)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.2%
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
25
Northallerton 2 mi
Thirsk 9.3 mi
Yarm 9.7 mi
J51 A1(M) 6.7 mi
J51 A1(M) 7 mi
J52 A1(M) 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 18
Terraced £168,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£149k £192k £236k £278k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Northallerton 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Romanby 63 2.2 mi away ⇄
Morton-on-Swale 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Osmotherley 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 5.2 mi away ⇄
Borrowby 33 5.5 mi away ⇄
East Cowton 42 5.9 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 6.2 mi away ⇄
Knayton 33 6.3 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 6.7 mi away ⇄
Swainby 38 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brompton a nice place to live?

Brompton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brompton is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brompton?

Brompton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brompton?

Among the top-rated schools in Brompton are Brompton Community Primary School and Northallerton School & Sixth Form College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Brompton in total.

What are house prices like in Brompton?

The current median house price in Brompton is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £168,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

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Postcode districts in Brompton

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