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Living in Cononley: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cononley scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Cononley most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That places it last of the 11 scored places in the BD20 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 36 points above the BD20 district's 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: BD20 postcode district.

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Cononley scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
46.2 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 20 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Sidegate Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Meadow Croft 4 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.238 · PM2.5 5.375 · PM10 7.768 µg/m³
80
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Cononley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital2.2 mi
Burnley General Hospital11.3 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary11.4 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDyneley House Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity2,156 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.9%Student3.3%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.4%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Cononley 0.2 mi
Skipton 2.8 mi
Steeton and Silsden 3.2 mi
J14 M65 8.4 mi
J13 M65 9.6 mi
J13 M65 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £302,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£186k £232k £280k £326k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Farnhill 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Low Bradley 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cross Hills 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton-in-Craven 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Carleton-in-Craven 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cowling 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Steeton 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Silsden 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Embsay 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Earby 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Thornton-in-Craven 38 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cononley a nice place to live?

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

Cononley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cononley?

Among the top-rated schools in Cononley is Cononley Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cononley in total.

What are house prices like in Cononley?

The current median house price in Cononley is £302,000, around 6% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 35%.

Cononley in context

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Postcode districts in Cononley

BD20 46 ⇄

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