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Living in Kirby Hill: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirby Hill is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Kirby Hill places 2nd of 4 in the YO51 postcode district.

Against the wider YO51 district average of 38/100, that is 5 points above. Its broadband score runs 30 points above the YO51 district's 38/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO51 postcode district.

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Kirby Hill scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
184.8 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 42 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 326% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wren Drive 17 crimes
  2. 2 Station Terrace 10 crimes
  3. 3 Greenholme Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.052 · PM2.5 5.472 · PM10 10.701 µg/m³
77
Green Space 6
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital8.9 mi
Friarage Hospital15.9 mi
York District Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Lane Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,186 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate64.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.7%Unemployed0.9%Retired25.1%Student2.8%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership72.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
4
Knaresborough 7.4 mi
Thirsk 8.4 mi
Cattal 8.5 mi
J48 A1(M) 1.6 mi
J48 A1(M) 2.2 mi
J49 A1(M) 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Kirby Hill 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

Langthorpe 46 0.6 mi away ⇄
Boroughbridge 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Roecliffe 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Harrogate) 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bishop Monkton 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rainton 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Burton Leonard 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Topcliffe 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dalton 39 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirby Hill a nice place to live?

Kirby Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirby Hill is 43/100, 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 Kirby Hill?

Kirby Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirby Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirby Hill is Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirby Hill in total.

Kirby Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Kirby Hill

YO51 38 ⇄

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