Town Pop. 1,189

Living in Langthorpe: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Langthorpe scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Langthorpe most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

No other settlement in the YO51 postcode district scores higher. Langthorpe leads all 4. Against the wider YO51 district average of 38/100, that is 8 points above. On broadband specifically, Langthorpe sits 56 points above the YO51 district figure of 38/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO51 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
81.6 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 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 62% 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 5.5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Boroughbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Boroughbridge High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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 Hospital8.3 mi
York District Hospital15.4 mi
Friarage Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Lane Surgery0.6 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 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
50
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 B
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Knaresborough 6.9 mi
Cattal 7.8 mi
Starbeck 8.1 mi
J48 A1(M) 1 mi
J48 A1(M) 1.6 mi
J49 A1(M) 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 19
Detached £465,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£334k £382k £431k £479k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kirby Hill 43 0.6 mi away ⇄
Boroughbridge 38 0.8 mi away ⇄
Roecliffe 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Staveley (Harrogate) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop Monkton 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burton Leonard 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Great Ouseburn 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rainton 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Topcliffe 38 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langthorpe a nice place to live?

Langthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langthorpe is 46/100, 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 Langthorpe?

Langthorpe 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 Langthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Langthorpe are Boroughbridge Primary School and Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Langthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Langthorpe?

The current median house price in Langthorpe is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Langthorpe

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