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Living in Hutton Buscel: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hutton Buscel scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 50/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the YO13 postcode district, Hutton Buscel ranks 4th. Its healthcare score runs 21 points above the YO13 district's 22/100. Safety (95) and environment (82) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see YO13 postcode district.

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Hutton Buscel scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
230.3 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 19 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 233% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 396% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Drugs 1 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seavegate Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Fenton Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Wykeham Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.566 · PM2.5 4.825 · PM10 9.073 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Wykeham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital3.5 mi
East Riding Community Hospital27.1 mi
York District Hospital29.8 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryAyton and Snainton Medical Practice0.5 mi
GP capacity1,939 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.2%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.6%
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
8
Seamer 3.6 mi
Scarborough 4.7 mi
Filey 8.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Hutton Buscel 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

East Ayton and West Ayton 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Brompton-by-Sawdon 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Scarborough) 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Snainton 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Staxton 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Scarborough 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Flixton Ings 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Scalby 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (Ryedale) 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ebberston 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burniston 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Cloughton 43 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hutton Buscel a nice place to live?

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

Hutton Buscel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hutton Buscel in context

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Postcode districts in Hutton Buscel

YO13 42 ⇄

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