Town Pop. 643

Living in Hawes and Gayle: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hawes and Gayle comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Hawes and Gayle most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 18/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the DL8 postcode district. The DL8 district averages 41/100, putting Hawes and Gayle 9 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 19 points above the DL8 district's 25/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL8 postcode district.

50
OUT OF 100
Average
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Hawes and Gayle scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Hawes and Gayle.
Or compare:
DL8 1AA DL8 2AA DL8 3AA DL8 4AA DL8 5AA DL8 9AJ DL8

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
48.2 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 9 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 The Hill 6 crimes
  2. 2 Mire Bank Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Gayle Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 1.9 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
83
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area
1Good
  • Hawes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital29.2 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital29.6 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary29.9 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust8.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,171 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
36.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
36.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired30.3%Student1.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.6%Skilled & technical45.1%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Garsdale 5.4 mi
Dent 6.9 mi
Ribblehead 9.4 mi
J37 M6 17.2 mi
J37 M6 17.4 mi
J38 M6 18.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

Places like Hawes and Gayle Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Hawes and Gayle, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hawes and Gayle 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

West Witton 37 12 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Stephen 45 13 mi away ⇄
Sedbergh 42 13 mi away ⇄
Austwick 46 15 mi away ⇄
Leyburn 50 15 mi away ⇄
Ingleton 38 15 mi away ⇄
Middleham 33 16 mi away ⇄
Harmby 49 16 mi away ⇄
Brough (Eden) 36 16 mi away ⇄
Giggleswick 44 16 mi away ⇄
Settle 55 17 mi away ⇄
Casterton 51 17 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawes and Gayle a nice place to live?

Hawes and Gayle is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hawes and Gayle is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hawes and Gayle?

Hawes and Gayle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 31 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hawes and Gayle?

Among the top-rated schools in Hawes and Gayle is Hawes Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hawes and Gayle in total.

Hawes and Gayle in context

See the best places to live in North Yorkshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Hawes and Gayle

DL8 41 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode