Town Pop. 890

Living in Byram: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Byram comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Byram most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 42/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the WF11 postcode district, Byram ranks 5th. Its broadband score runs 21 points above the WF11 district's 65/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF11 postcode district.

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Byram scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
271.9 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 87 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 395% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crawford Close 33 crimes
  2. 2 Grey Fold 32 crimes
  3. 3 Foxcliff 17 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9.314 · PM2.5 6.927 · PM10 12.306 µg/m³
70
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Brotherton and Byram Community Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital2.8 mi
Pinderfields Hospital9.4 mi
St James's Hospital A&E11.8 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Grove Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity1,706 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired29.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership71.7%
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
25
Knottingley 1.2 mi
Pontefract Monkhill 2.5 mi
Pontefract Baghill 2.8 mi
J41 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J41 A1(M) 1.3 mi
J32A M62 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£194k £204k £214k £224k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Brotherton 42 0.5 mi away ⇄
Holmfield 47 0.8 mi away ⇄
Knottingley 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fairburn 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kellingley 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Beal 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pontefract 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Darrington 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Castleford 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Milford 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kellington 33 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Byram a nice place to live?

Byram has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Byram is 41/100, 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 Byram?

Byram has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 242 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Byram?

Among the top-rated schools in Byram is Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Byram in total.

What are house prices like in Byram?

The current median house price in Byram is £185,500, around 35% below the England and Wales average.

Byram in context

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Postcode districts in Byram

WF11 45 ⇄

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