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Living in Helperby and Brafferton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Helperby and Brafferton comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the YO61 postcode district, Helperby and Brafferton ranks 5th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 76 points above the YO61 district's 23/100. For the surrounding area, see YO61 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 43 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hag Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 West Moor Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Back Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.16 · PM2.5 5.267 · PM10 10.161 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital11.6 mi
York District Hospital14.4 mi
Friarage Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Lane Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity1,689 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed1.1%Retired25.1%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
3
Thirsk 7.4 mi
Cattal 8.8 mi
Hammerton 9.1 mi
J48 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J48 A1(M) 4.2 mi
J49 A1(M) 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Helperby and Brafferton 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

Kirby Hill 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Langthorpe 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Raskelf 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Boroughbridge 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dalton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Roecliffe 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Alne 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Topcliffe 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Great Ouseburn 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rainton 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Easingwold 48 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Helperby and Brafferton a nice place to live?

Helperby and Brafferton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Helperby and Brafferton 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 Helperby and Brafferton?

Helperby and Brafferton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Helperby and Brafferton?

Among the top-rated schools in Helperby and Brafferton is St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Helperby and Brafferton in total.

Helperby and Brafferton in context

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Postcode districts in Helperby and Brafferton

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