Town Pop. 1,043

Living in Dishforth: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dishforth is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Dishforth most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 39/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the YO7 postcode district, Dishforth ranks 6th. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the YO7 district's 77/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see YO7 postcode district.

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Dishforth scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
45.1 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 21 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hamilcar Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Grange Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Baynes Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Dishforth Airfield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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
7
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital10.3 mi
Friarage Hospital12.9 mi
York District Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTopcliffe Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,949 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate70.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired17.2%Student3.4%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership56.1%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
5
Thirsk 6.2 mi
Knaresborough 9.5 mi
Starbeck 10.5 mi
J49 A1(M) 0.6 mi
J49 A1(M) 1.3 mi
J50 A1(M) 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dishforth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Rainton 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Topcliffe 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Langthorpe 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dalton 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Boroughbridge 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Roecliffe 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ripon 56 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dishforth a nice place to live?

Dishforth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dishforth is 39/100, 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 Dishforth?

Dishforth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dishforth?

Among the top-rated schools in Dishforth are Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School and Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Dishforth in total.

Dishforth in context

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Postcode districts in Dishforth

YO7 41 ⇄

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