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Living in Killinghall: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Killinghall scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the HG3 postcode district, Killinghall ranks 3rd.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (8), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 66 points above the HG3 district's 33/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HG3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
119.9 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 33 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 4 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 21 crimes
  2. 2 Nidd Croft 11 crimes
  3. 3 Ripon Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Killinghall Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital2.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital14.7 mi
St James's Hospital A&E14.7 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Avenue Medical Group1.7 mi
GP capacity2,010 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
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.9%Student4%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.8%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 B
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Harrogate 2.3 mi
Starbeck 3.1 mi
Hornbeam Park 3.3 mi
J47 A1(M) 7.6 mi
J47 A1(M) 7.9 mi
J48 A1(M) 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 23
Detached £456,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£274k £383k £495k £604k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hampsthwaite 30 1.5 mi away ⇄
Harrogate 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Scotton (Harrogate) 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Birstwith 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Burton Leonard 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Knaresborough 59 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pannal 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Darley 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Follifoot 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bishop Monkton 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Harrogate) 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Summerbridge 37 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Killinghall a nice place to live?

Killinghall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Killinghall is 46/100, 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 Killinghall?

Killinghall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Killinghall?

Among the top-rated schools in Killinghall is Killinghall Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Killinghall in total.

What are house prices like in Killinghall?

The current median house price in Killinghall is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £456,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Killinghall in context

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Postcode districts in Killinghall

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