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Living in Catterick: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Catterick is 45/100, built from 9 categories. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DL10 postcode district. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above.

Below 30/100: transport (7), lifestyle (15) and schools (26). That puts Catterick in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL10 postcode district.

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Catterick scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

34.8 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 42 crimes

↓ 54% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes

↓ 66% below national average

Other theft 8 crimes

↓ 53% below national average

Public order 6 crimes

↓ 66% below national average

Shoplifting 6 crimes

↓ 72% below national average

other 19 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 High Street 12 crimes
2 Queens Close 10 crimes
3 Leech Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³

Green Space 9

Parks None

Sports Pitches Adequate 3

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Good

Michael Syddall Church of England Aided 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

A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital7.4 mi

Darlington Memorial Hospital10.6 mi

The James Cook University Hospital20.5 mi

Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi

Routine referral (median)8 wks

Treated within 18 weeks76.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%

1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'

GP capacity1,425 patients per GP

0dentists1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%

available across North Yorkshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

78.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

80.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

97.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate64.1%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed64.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired22.6%Student2.9%Other inactive9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary25.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)22.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.9%Apprenticeship9.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership65.7%

Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Northallerton 8.1 mi

Darlington 10.7 mi

North Road 11.6 mi

J52 A1(M) 0.8 mi

J52 A1(M) 1.2 mi

J51 A1(M) 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 3

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	£197,500	14

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Catterick a nice place to live?

Catterick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Catterick 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 Catterick?

Catterick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Catterick?

Among the top-rated schools in Catterick is Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Catterick in total.

What are house prices like in Catterick?

The current median house price in Catterick is £197,500, around 31% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Catterick in context

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Postcode districts in Catterick

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