Town Pop. 2,552

Living in Dunnington: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dunnington comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the YO19 postcode district, Dunnington ranks 7th. Against the wider YO19 district average of 50/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 8 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: YO19 postcode district.

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Dunnington scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
47.8 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 59 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stamford Bridge Road 25 crimes
  2. 2 On or near 6 crimes
  3. 3 Elvington Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 49
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Dunnington 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
5
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital3.8 mi
Goole and District Hospital16.7 mi
Harrogate District Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryKimberlow Hill Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,879 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 88 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed1.3%Retired39.3%Student4.7%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax York · 2026-27
A £1,525
B £1,779
C £2,033
D £2,287
E £2,795
F £3,303
G £3,812
H £4,574
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
24
York 4.7 mi
Poppleton 7 mi
Ulleskelf 12.3 mi
J46 A1(M) 16 mi
J46 A1(M) 16.3 mi
J37 M62 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 25
Detached £397,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£325k £373k £423k £472k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Murton 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
Warthill 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Osbaldwick 63 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stockton on the Forest 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Elvington 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stamford Bridge 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton upon Derwent 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
York 64 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunnington a nice place to live?

Dunnington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunnington is 42/100, 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 Dunnington?

Dunnington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunnington?

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

What are house prices like in Dunnington?

The current median house price in Dunnington is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £397,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Dunnington in context

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Postcode districts in Dunnington

YO19 50 ⇄

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