Town Pop. 852

Living in East Keswick: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Keswick scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 38/100 versus a median of 60/100.

East Keswick places 5th of 7 in the LS17 postcode district. The LS17 district averages 67/100, putting East Keswick 24 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the LS17 district's 71/100. For the surrounding area, see LS17 postcode district.

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East Keswick scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
57.5 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 19 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wharfe Rein 7 crimes
  2. 2 Moor Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Lumby Garth 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.047 · PM2.5 6.054 · PM10 9.938 µg/m³
75
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Bardsey Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsSt. James's University Hospital6.4 mi
St James's Hospital A&E6.4 mi
Harrogate District Hospital7 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCollingham Church View Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,389 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired31%Student2.8%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.1%Level 3 (A levels)12.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.4%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
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
27
Pannal 5.4 mi
Weeton 5.6 mi
Cross Gates 6.2 mi
J45 A1(M) 3 mi
J45 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J46 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Keswick 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

Bardsey 48 0.7 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Leeds) 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Scarcroft 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Linton (Leeds) 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shadwell 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Overblow 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wetherby 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Spofforth 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Boston Spa 59 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Keswick a nice place to live?

East Keswick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Keswick is 43/100, 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 Keswick?

East Keswick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

East Keswick in context

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Postcode districts in East Keswick

LS17 67 ⇄

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