Town Pop. 773

Living in Giggleswick: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Giggleswick is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 5/100 against a town median of 23/100.

On broadband specifically, Giggleswick sits 52 points above the BD24 district figure of 43/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (88). Below 30/100: healthcare (5), transport (6) and lifestyle (9). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the BD24 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Giggleswick scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
81.5 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 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Craven Ridge Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 2.4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.3 µg/m³
82
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Giggleswick Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Settle CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital17.5 mi
Burnley General Hospital17.8 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary20.5 mi
Hospital waitsAiredale NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTownhead Surgery0.6 mi
GP capacity1,019 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired36.5%Student5.2%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Settle 0.5 mi
Giggleswick 0.9 mi
Long Preston 4.1 mi
J14 M65 15.6 mi
J13 M65 15.9 mi
J13 M65 16.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £417,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£290k £331k £373k £414k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Settle 55 0.5 mi away ⇄
Long Preston 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Austwick 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hellifield 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ingleton 38 9.1 mi away ⇄
Gisburn 35 9.5 mi away ⇄
High Bentham 44 9.5 mi away ⇄
Gargrave 36 9.6 mi away ⇄
Low Bentham 42 11 mi away ⇄
Burton in Lonsdale 48 11 mi away ⇄
Threshfield 36 11 mi away ⇄
Thornton-in-Craven 38 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Giggleswick a nice place to live?

Giggleswick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Giggleswick is 44/100, 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 Giggleswick?

Giggleswick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Giggleswick?

Among the top-rated schools in Giggleswick are Giggleswick Primary School, Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Settle College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Giggleswick in total.

What are house prices like in Giggleswick?

The current median house price in Giggleswick is £417,500, around 46% above the England and Wales average.

Giggleswick in context

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Postcode districts in Giggleswick

BD24 46 ⇄

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