Town Pop. 788

Living in Linton (Leeds): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Linton (Leeds) is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 99/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 28/100 versus a median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the LS22 postcode district scores higher. Linton (Leeds) leads all 3. Against the wider LS22 district average of 51/100, that is 5 points above. On economic health specifically, Linton (Leeds) sits 18 points above the LS22 district figure of 81/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LS22 postcode district.

56
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Settlement area

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Linton (Leeds) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
92.6 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 23 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Avenue 6 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.906 · PM2.5 5.913 · PM10 10.197 µg/m³
76
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Crossley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WetherbyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital6.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital8.5 mi
St James's Hospital A&E8.6 mi
Hospital waitsLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks67.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.3%
Nearest GP surgeryCollingham Church View Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,653 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
99
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.2%Student4.6%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial64.4%Skilled & technical26.1%Routine & elementary9.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.5%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)0.9%
Home ownership89.6%
Among the least-deprived 3% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
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
36
Pannal 5.8 mi
Hornbeam Park 6.5 mi
Cattal 6.5 mi
J45 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J45 A1(M) 1.8 mi
J46 A1(M) 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Linton (Leeds) 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

Collingham (Leeds) 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wetherby 54 1.2 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bardsey 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Boston Spa 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Spofforth 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Thorp Arch 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Scarcroft 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Overblow 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Linton (Leeds) a nice place to live?

Linton (Leeds) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Linton (Leeds) is 56/100, 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 Linton (Leeds)?

Linton (Leeds) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Linton (Leeds)?

Among the top-rated schools in Linton (Leeds) are Crossley Street Primary School and Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Linton (Leeds) in total.

Linton (Leeds) in context

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Postcode districts in Linton (Leeds)

LS22 51 ⇄

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