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Living in Kirkby Malzeard: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkby Malzeard scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Kirkby Malzeard most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the HG4 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (96) from lifestyle (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the HG4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HG4 postcode district.

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Kirkby Malzeard scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
112.5 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 22 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 7 crimes
  2. 2 Broadfield Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 St Michael'S Mead 4 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.5 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital12.7 mi
Friarage Hospital14.8 mi
Airedale General Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,266 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed0.9%Retired30.5%Student3.7%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical41.2%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership74.7%
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
4
Thirsk 11.9 mi
Harrogate 12.6 mi
Starbeck 12.9 mi
J50 A1(M) 7.6 mi
J50 A1(M) 7.8 mi
J49 A1(M) 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kirkby Malzeard 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

Grewelthorpe 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Stainley 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Tanfield 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ripon 56 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 6.0 mi away ⇄
Snape (Hambleton) 44 6.6 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 6.6 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 7.1 mi away ⇄
Pateley Bridge 41 7.2 mi away ⇄
Carthorpe 26 7.4 mi away ⇄
Summerbridge 37 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby Malzeard a nice place to live?

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

Kirkby Malzeard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkby Malzeard?

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

Kirkby Malzeard in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkby Malzeard

HG4 50 ⇄

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