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Living in Husthwaite: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Husthwaite scores 40/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Husthwaite places 5th of 9 in the YO61 postcode district. Husthwaite is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Husthwaite sits 15 points above the YO61 district figure of 78/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO61 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

228 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 21 crimes

↑ 227% above national average

Other theft 6 crimes

↑ 402% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes

↑ 105% above national average

Public order 5 crimes

↑ 298% above national average

Vehicle crime 3 crimes

↑ 223% above national average

other 3 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Amplecarr 6 crimes
2 Low Street 6 crimes
3 Vicar Hill Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.883 · PM2.5 5.106 · PM10 9.659 µg/m³

Green Space 8

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

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1 school in area

1Requires Improvement

Husthwaite Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Requires Improvement

Healthcare

A&E departmentsYork District Hospital14.3 mi

Friarage Hospital14.8 mi

Harrogate District Hospital17.2 mi

Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi

Routine referral (median)15 wks

Treated within 18 weeks56.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs71%

Nearest GP surgeryMillfield Surgery3 mi

GP capacity932 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

Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%

available across North Yorkshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

12.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

12.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

96.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.3%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.3%Unemployed0.9%Retired31.6%Student3.5%Other inactive6.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical39.6%Routine & elementary16.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%

Home ownership74.6%

Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Thirsk 8 mi

Hammerton 12.3 mi

Cattal 12.7 mi

J49 A1(M) 9.2 mi

J49 A1(M) 9.5 mi

J48 A1(M) 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Husthwaite 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Husthwaite a nice place to live?

Husthwaite has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Husthwaite 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 Husthwaite?

Husthwaite is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Husthwaite in context

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Postcode districts in Husthwaite

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