Town Pop. 838

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

Last updated 7 August 2026

Huby (Hambleton) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Huby (Hambleton) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Huby (Hambleton) places 2nd of 9 in the YO61 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points above the YO61 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. 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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Huby (Hambleton) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
37 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
↓ 53% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lea Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Green Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Sterne Way 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Huby CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital7.5 mi
Harrogate District Hospital16.4 mi
Friarage Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryStillington Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,749 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
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.9%Student2.7%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
16
Poppleton 7.5 mi
Hammerton 8.6 mi
York 8.9 mi
J48 A1(M) 10.6 mi
J48 A1(M) 10.8 mi
J47 A1(M) 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Huby (Hambleton) 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

Sutton-on-the-Forest 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Hambleton) 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Easingwold 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Alne 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 4.8 mi away ⇄
Newton-on-Ouse 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sheriff Hutton 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Linton-on-Ouse 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Huby (Hambleton) a nice place to live?

Huby (Hambleton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Huby (Hambleton) 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 Huby (Hambleton)?

Huby (Hambleton) 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 Huby (Hambleton)?

Among the top-rated schools in Huby (Hambleton) is Huby CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Huby (Hambleton) in total.

Huby (Hambleton) in context

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Postcode districts in Huby (Hambleton)

YO61 39 ⇄

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