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Living in Huby (Harrogate): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Huby (Harrogate) scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Huby (Harrogate) most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Huby (Harrogate) places 6th of 7 in the LS17 postcode district. Huby (Harrogate) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider LS17 district average of 67/100, that is 32 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
238.7 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 47 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 238% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Skampston Drive 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parcevall Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Kingsway 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital5.2 mi
St. James's University Hospital8.2 mi
St James's Hospital A&E8.2 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leeds Road Practice4.4 mi
GP capacity1,399 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed0.8%Retired25.6%Student3.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary11.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.6%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Weeton 0.2 mi
Pannal 3.2 mi
Hornbeam Park 4.5 mi
J45 A1(M) 8.3 mi
J46 A1(M) 8.6 mi
J45 A1(M) 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Huby (Harrogate) 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

Pool-in-Wharfedale 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pannal 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bramhope 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Overblow 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Otley (Leeds) 62 4.7 mi away ⇄
Harrogate 64 5.1 mi away ⇄
Follifoot 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Yeadon 59 5.4 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Spofforth 44 6.0 mi away ⇄
Guiseley 60 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Huby (Harrogate) a nice place to live?

Huby (Harrogate) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Huby (Harrogate) is 35/100, 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 (Harrogate)?

Huby (Harrogate) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Huby (Harrogate) in context

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Postcode districts in Huby (Harrogate)

LS17 67 ⇄

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