Town Pop. 1,028

Living in Green Hammerton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Green Hammerton scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Green Hammerton most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 28/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Green Hammerton places 6th of 8 in the YO26 postcode district. Against the wider YO26 district average of 60/100, that is 22 points below. Its economic health score runs 18 points above the YO26 district's 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO26 postcode district.

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Green Hammerton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
92.4 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 39 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 20 crimes
  2. 2 Thorpe Green Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ainsty View 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.908 · PM2.5 5.531 · PM10 10.505 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Green Hammerton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital8.6 mi
York District Hospital8.8 mi
St. James's University Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity860 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.2%Retired21.2%Student11.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Hammerton 0.9 mi
Cattal 1 mi
Poppleton 6.5 mi
J47 A1(M) 3.1 mi
J47 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J46 A1(M) 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Green Hammerton 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

Whixley 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Underwood 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Tockwith 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Ouseburn 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Linton-on-Ouse 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newton-on-Ouse 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Harrogate) 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Goldsborough 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 5.6 mi away ⇄
Rufforth 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
Alne 39 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Hammerton a nice place to live?

Green Hammerton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Green Hammerton is 38/100, 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 Green Hammerton?

Green Hammerton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Green Hammerton?

Among the top-rated schools in Green Hammerton is Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Green Hammerton in total.

Green Hammerton in context

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Postcode districts in Green Hammerton

YO26 60 ⇄

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