Town Pop. 190

Living in Kirkby Overblow: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirkby Overblow is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Kirkby Overblow most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the HG3 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate safety (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The HG3 district averages 49/100, putting Kirkby Overblow 13 points below its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see HG3 postcode district.

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Kirkby Overblow scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
184.2 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 14 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 651% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kingsway 8 crimes
  2. 2 Merrybank Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Harrogate Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • All Saints Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital3.6 mi
St. James's University Hospital8.9 mi
St James's Hospital A&E8.9 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leeds Road Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity2,269 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
96
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed0.7%Retired25.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary11.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.9%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Pannal 1.8 mi
Hornbeam Park 3 mi
Weeton 3.2 mi
J46 A1(M) 5.4 mi
J45 A1(M) 5.4 mi
J46 A1(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Kirkby Overblow 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

Pannal 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Follifoot 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Spofforth 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Huby (Harrogate) 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harrogate 64 3.9 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Leeds) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Linton (Leeds) 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bardsey 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wetherby 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Knaresborough 59 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby Overblow a nice place to live?

Kirkby Overblow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirkby Overblow is 36/100, 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 Overblow?

Kirkby Overblow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkby Overblow?

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

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Postcode districts in Kirkby Overblow

HG3 49 ⇄

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