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Living in Knayton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knayton comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Knayton most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Knayton places 10th of 12 in the YO7 postcode district. Knayton is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the YO7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. For the surrounding area, see YO7 postcode district.

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Knayton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
318.2 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 21 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 577% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 688% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Marderby Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Swan Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Melbourne Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.768 · PM2.5 5.315 · PM10 11.172 µg/m³
78
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Knayton Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital5.3 mi
The James Cook University Hospital18.9 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLambert Medical Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity1,146 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed0.9%Retired33.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership75.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
3
Thirsk 4.1 mi
Northallerton 5.4 mi
Yarm 14.5 mi
J50 A1(M) 8.4 mi
J50 A1(M) 8.8 mi
J51 A1(M) 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Knayton 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

Borrowby 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thirsk 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton Miniott 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sowerby 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bagby 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Romanby 63 5.4 mi away ⇄
Northallerton 52 5.5 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 6.1 mi away ⇄
Osmotherley 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knayton a nice place to live?

Knayton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knayton is 33/100, 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 Knayton?

Knayton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knayton?

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

Knayton in context

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Postcode districts in Knayton

YO7 41 ⇄

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