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Living in Grassington: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grassington scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the BD23 postcode district. The BD23 district averages 52/100, putting Grassington 9 points below its own postcode area. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see BD23 postcode district.

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Grassington scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 25 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brook Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Fold 5 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.597 · PM2.5 4.961 · PM10 7.142 µg/m³
82
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Threshfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Upper Wharfedale SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsAiredale General Hospital11.8 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary19.7 mi
Harrogate District Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDyneley House Surgery7.8 mi
GP capacity1,504 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed1%Retired40.7%Student2.7%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
22
Gargrave 7.8 mi
Skipton 8 mi
Hellifield 10.3 mi
J14 M65 17 mi
J13 M65 18 mi
J13 M65 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 27
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 £307,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£313k £358k £404k £449k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Threshfield 36 0.6 mi away ⇄
Embsay 52 6.5 mi away ⇄
Gargrave 36 7.5 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 7.9 mi away ⇄
Carleton-in-Craven 44 9.1 mi away ⇄
Pateley Bridge 41 9.6 mi away ⇄
Low Bradley 50 9.6 mi away ⇄
Addingham 59 10.0 mi away ⇄
Hellifield 46 10 mi away ⇄
Cononley 45 11 mi away ⇄
Long Preston 46 11 mi away ⇄
Farnhill 46 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grassington a nice place to live?

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

Grassington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grassington?

Among the top-rated schools in Grassington are Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Threshfield Primary School and Upper Wharfedale School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Grassington in total.

What are house prices like in Grassington?

The current median house price in Grassington is £307,500, around 8% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 28%.

Grassington in context

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Postcode districts in Grassington

BD23 52 ⇄

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