Town Pop. 380

Living in East Cowton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Cowton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where East Cowton most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

East Cowton places 3rd of 8 in the DL7 postcode district. On broadband specifically, East Cowton sits 60 points above the DL7 district figure of 27/100. 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: DL7 postcode district.

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East Cowton scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 8 crimes
  2. 2 Birkby Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.234 · PM2.5 5.014 · PM10 9.376 µg/m³
80
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • East Cowton 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 departmentsFriarage Hospital6.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital7.4 mi
The James Cook University Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryScorton Medical Centre4.1 mi
GP capacity1,706 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.4%Student2.1%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.3%
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
Dinsdale 6.7 mi
Darlington 6.8 mi
Northallerton 7.1 mi
J52 A1(M) 5.9 mi
J53 A1(M) 6 mi
J52 A1(M) 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Cowton 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

Dalton-on-Tees 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Scorton 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hurworth-on-Tees 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Middleton Tyas 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 5.9 mi away ⇄
Barton (Richmondshire) 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 6.6 mi away ⇄
Northallerton 52 6.7 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 6.8 mi away ⇄
Middleton St George 41 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Cowton a nice place to live?

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

East Cowton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 30,131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Cowton?

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

East Cowton in context

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Postcode districts in East Cowton

DL7 46 ⇄

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