Town Pop. 1,164

Living in Church Fenton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Church Fenton comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the LS24 postcode district, Church Fenton ranks 4th. On economic health specifically, Church Fenton sits 10 points above the LS24 district figure of 77/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LS24 postcode district.

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Church Fenton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
133.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 317% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Biggin Lane 20 crimes
  2. 2 Oxmoor Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Laurels Farm Drive 12 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital9.8 mi
York District Hospital9.9 mi
St James's Hospital A&E11.9 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgerySherburn Group Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,450 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate65.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired22.1%Student4.2%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Church Fenton 0.9 mi
Ulleskelf 1.5 mi
Sherburn-in-Elmet 2.6 mi
J43 A1(M) 5.5 mi
J42 A1(M) 5.6 mi
J44 A1(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £275,000 19
Semi-detached £274,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£249k £302k £355k £408k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ulleskelf 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barkston Ash 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Saxton 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sherburn in Elmet 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cawood 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Appleton Roebuck 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Milford 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tadcaster 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wistow (Selby) 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Selby) 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Stillingfleet 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Fenton a nice place to live?

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

Church Fenton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Church Fenton?

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

What are house prices like in Church Fenton?

The current median house price in Church Fenton is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £274,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Church Fenton in context

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Postcode districts in Church Fenton

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