Town Pop. 1,769

Living in Hambleton (Selby): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hambleton (Selby) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the YO8 postcode district. Hambleton (Selby) is a place of extremes: 95/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Hambleton (Selby) sits 31 points above the YO8 district figure of 64/100. For the surrounding area, see YO8 postcode district.

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Hambleton (Selby) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
42.4 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 44 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Drugs 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 17 crimes
  2. 2 Gibson Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Cherwell Croft 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.203 · PM2.5 6.374 · PM10 11.726 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsPontefract Hospital7.6 mi
Goole and District Hospital12 mi
Pinderfields Hospital13.8 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryBeech Tree Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity1,707 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
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired32%Student3.6%Other inactive4.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
14
Sherburn-in-Elmet 3.4 mi
South Milford 3.6 mi
Selby 4.3 mi
J42 A1(M) 4.8 mi
J42 A1(M) 4.9 mi
J34 M62 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 £371,997 16
Detached £375,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£228k £275k £324k £371k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Thorpe Willoughby 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brayton 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sherburn in Elmet 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Burn 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Beal 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Milford 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kellington 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wistow (Selby) 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Selby 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hensall 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cawood 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hambleton (Selby) a nice place to live?

Hambleton (Selby) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hambleton (Selby) is 45/100, 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 Hambleton (Selby)?

Hambleton (Selby) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hambleton (Selby)?

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

What are house prices like in Hambleton (Selby)?

The current median house price in Hambleton (Selby) is £371,997, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 41%.

Hambleton (Selby) in context

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Postcode districts in Hambleton (Selby)

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