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Living in Great Ouseburn: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Ouseburn is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the YO26 postcode district. The YO26 district averages 60/100, putting Great Ouseburn 20 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 16 points above the YO26 district's 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO26 postcode district.

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Great Ouseburn scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
68.1 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 13 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ainsty View 6 crimes
  2. 2 Branton Court 4 crimes
  3. 3 Carr Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.559 · PM2.5 5.436 · PM10 10.255 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Ouseburn Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital8.7 mi
York District Hospital10.6 mi
St. James's University Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgerySpringbank Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,253 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed0.8%Retired25.2%Student3.5%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
8
Cattal 3.7 mi
Hammerton 4.1 mi
Knaresborough 6.8 mi
J48 A1(M) 3.6 mi
J47 A1(M) 3.6 mi
J47 A1(M) 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Ouseburn 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

Thorpe Underwood 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whixley 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Linton-on-Ouse 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Green Hammerton 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alne 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Boroughbridge 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newton-on-Ouse 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Roecliffe 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Langthorpe 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Harrogate) 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Ouseburn a nice place to live?

Great Ouseburn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Ouseburn is 40/100, 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 Great Ouseburn?

Great Ouseburn 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 Great Ouseburn?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Ouseburn is Great Ouseburn Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Great Ouseburn in total.

Great Ouseburn in context

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Postcode districts in Great Ouseburn

YO26 60 ⇄

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