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Living in Burn: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burn comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the YO8 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 32 points above the YO8 district's 64/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see YO8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
245.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 430% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 458% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 666% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 238% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barff View 11 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Field Avenue 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital8.7 mi
Pontefract Hospital8.9 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary14.3 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryBeech Tree Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,197 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired39.3%Student1.6%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership83.9%
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 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
11
Selby 2.7 mi
Hensall 3.6 mi
Whitley Bridge 4.4 mi
J34 M62 4.4 mi
J34 M62 4.7 mi
J35 M62 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Burn 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

Brayton 54 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Willoughby 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Selby 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hirst Courtney 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hensall 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Selby) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Camblesforth 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kellington 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Barlow 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Selby) 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eggborough 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gowdall 41 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burn a nice place to live?

Burn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burn is 42/100, 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 Burn?

Burn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Burn in context

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Postcode districts in Burn

YO8 46 ⇄

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