Town Pop. 1,458

Living in Gargrave: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gargrave scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BD23 postcode district.

Against the wider BD23 district average of 52/100, that is 16 points below. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: BD23 postcode district.

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Gargrave scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
85 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 30 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 15 crimes
  2. 2 Bog Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital8 mi
Burnley General Hospital12.7 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary17.3 mi
Hospital waitsBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.9%
Nearest GP surgeryDyneley House Surgery4.1 mi
GP capacity1,707 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired35.7%Student2.7%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.5%
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 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
14
Gargrave 0.4 mi
Skipton 3.7 mi
Hellifield 5.3 mi
J14 M65 9.6 mi
J13 M65 10.5 mi
J13 M65 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £339,000 18
Terraced £300,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£249k £297k £346k £394k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Carleton-in-Craven 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thornton-in-Craven 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Embsay 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Earby 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hellifield 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Barnoldswick 59 5.6 mi away ⇄
Low Bradley 50 5.7 mi away ⇄
Cononley 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Sough 53 6.0 mi away ⇄
Long Preston 46 6.6 mi away ⇄
Farnhill 46 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gargrave a nice place to live?

Gargrave has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gargrave is 36/100, 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 Gargrave?

Gargrave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gargrave?

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

What are house prices like in Gargrave?

The current median house price in Gargrave is £339,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £300,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%.

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Postcode districts in Gargrave

BD23 52 ⇄

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