Town Pop. 2,794

Living in Kirkbymoorside: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirkbymoorside is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kirkbymoorside most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 49/100 versus a median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the YO62 postcode district scores higher. Kirkbymoorside leads all 8. Against the wider YO62 district average of 38/100, that is 10 points above. On broadband specifically, Kirkbymoorside sits 79 points above the YO62 district figure of 16/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO62 postcode district.

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Kirkbymoorside scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
77 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 86 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 37 crimes
  2. 2 Petch Garth 24 crimes
  3. 3 Ryedale View 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
81
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirkbymoorside Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU18.7 mi
Scarborough Hospital19.6 mi
Friarage Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,251 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 111 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.2%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership64.5%
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
9
Malton 11 mi
Glaisdale 13.1 mi
Egton 13.6 mi
J49 A1(M) 21.9 mi
J49 A1(M) 22 mi
J50 A1(M) 22.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,750 28
Detached £330,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£161k £217k £275k £331k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Nawton and Beadlam 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wombleton 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sinnington 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Helmsley 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Ryedale) 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Oswaldkirk 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Kirby Misperton 29 6.5 mi away ⇄
Pickering 47 6.6 mi away ⇄
Hovingham 44 6.9 mi away ⇄
Slingsby 41 7.2 mi away ⇄
Ampleforth 46 8.0 mi away ⇄
Amotherby 36 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkbymoorside a nice place to live?

Kirkbymoorside has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirkbymoorside is 48/100, 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 Kirkbymoorside?

Kirkbymoorside is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkbymoorside?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkbymoorside is Kirkbymoorside Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirkbymoorside in total.

What are house prices like in Kirkbymoorside?

The current median house price in Kirkbymoorside is £240,750, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kirkbymoorside in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkbymoorside

YO62 38 ⇄

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