Town Pop. 1,511

Living in Brompton-on-Swale: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brompton-on-Swale is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Brompton-on-Swale most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 7 scored places sharing the DL10 postcode district, Brompton-on-Swale ranks 4th.

On broadband specifically, Brompton-on-Swale sits 66 points above the DL10 district figure of 23/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (7), lifestyle (13), schools (21) and healthcare (24). For the surrounding area, see DL10 postcode district.

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Brompton-on-Swale scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 41 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 15 crimes
  2. 2 Parkgate Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Cleveland Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Brompton-on-Swale 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
24
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital9.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital9.5 mi
The James Cook University Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCatterick Village Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,632 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2%Retired29.7%Student2.6%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70.9%
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
Northallerton 9.8 mi
Darlington 9.8 mi
North Road 10.6 mi
J52 A1(M) 0.8 mi
J52 A1(M) 1.4 mi
J53 A1(M) 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £243,250 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£189k £221k £254k £287k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Scorton 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Catterick Garrison 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Middleton Tyas 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Melsonby 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Barton (Richmondshire) 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
East Cowton 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Dalton-on-Tees 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 6.8 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 7.3 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brompton-on-Swale a nice place to live?

Brompton-on-Swale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brompton-on-Swale is 45/100, 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 Brompton-on-Swale?

Brompton-on-Swale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brompton-on-Swale?

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

What are house prices like in Brompton-on-Swale?

The current median house price in Brompton-on-Swale is £243,250, around 15% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Brompton-on-Swale in context

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Postcode districts in Brompton-on-Swale

DL10 42 ⇄

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