Town Pop. 2,248

Living in Leyburn: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leyburn is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 9 places in the DL8 postcode district. It scores 9 points above the DL8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its healthcare score runs 26 points above the DL8 district's 25/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL8 postcode district.

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Leyburn scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
37.8 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 32 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 15 crimes
  2. 2 Woodside 8 crimes
  3. 3 Oak Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
80
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Leyburn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wensleydale SchoolSecondary · 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
51
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital15.7 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital18.1 mi
Harrogate District Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,122 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired41.8%Student1.8%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Northallerton 15.6 mi
Darlington 18.4 mi
J52 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J52 A1(M) 8.6 mi
J51 A1(M) 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 32
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£225k £271k £318k £364k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Harmby 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Middleham 33 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Witton 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Catterick Garrison 48 6.1 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 7.7 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 8.9 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 9.0 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 9.1 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 9.5 mi away ⇄
Bedale 50 9.5 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 10.0 mi away ⇄
Snape (Hambleton) 44 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leyburn a nice place to live?

Leyburn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Leyburn is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Leyburn?

Leyburn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leyburn?

Among the top-rated schools in Leyburn are Leyburn Primary School and Wensleydale School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Leyburn in total.

What are house prices like in Leyburn?

The current median house price in Leyburn is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Leyburn in context

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Postcode districts in Leyburn

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