Town Pop. 8,027

Living in Catterick Garrison: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Catterick Garrison comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Catterick Garrison most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. On broadband specifically, Catterick Garrison sits 40 points above the DL9 district figure of 35/100.

Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (7) and healthcare (26). That puts Catterick Garrison in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
56.7 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 205 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 122 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Drugs 15 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Quentin Road 29 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  3. 3 On or near 21 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 55

Services

Schools
32
7 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good3Ungraded
  • Cambrai Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hipswell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wavell Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Carnagill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Colburn Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Risedale SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    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
26
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital10.3 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital11.1 mi
The James Cook University Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.3 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 'Good'
GP capacity2,196 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 334 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate67.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired13.2%Student2.9%Other inactive13.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)21.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship8.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership52.2%
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
7
Northallerton 11.7 mi
Darlington 12.3 mi
North Road 13 mi
J52 A1(M) 2.9 mi
J52 A1(M) 3 mi
J53 A1(M) 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Ample 13
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 48
Detached £240,000 11
Semi-detached £179,500 21
Terraced £132,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£125k £182k £240k £296k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Richmond 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Scorton 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton Tyas 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Harmby 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Leyburn 50 6.1 mi away ⇄
Melsonby 48 6.7 mi away ⇄
Middleham 33 7.1 mi away ⇄
Barton (Richmondshire) 38 7.5 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 8.0 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Catterick Garrison a nice place to live?

Catterick Garrison has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Catterick Garrison is 48/100, 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 Garrison?

Catterick Garrison is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 455 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Catterick Garrison?

Among the top-rated schools in Catterick Garrison are Cambrai Primary School, Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School and Hipswell Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Catterick Garrison in total.

What are house prices like in Catterick Garrison?

The current median house price in Catterick Garrison is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £240,000, semi-detached £179,500, terraced £132,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Catterick Garrison in context

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Postcode districts in Catterick Garrison

DL9 45 ⇄

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