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Living in Long Marston (Harrogate): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Marston (Harrogate) scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the YO26 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 26 points below the YO26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. Its safety score runs 36 points above the YO26 district's 58/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO26 postcode district.

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Long Marston (Harrogate) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
112.8 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 16 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Butt Hedge 5 crimes
  2. 2 Angram Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.593 · PM2.5 5.594 · PM10 10.396 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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
3
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital6 mi
Harrogate District Hospital11.2 mi
St. James's University Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgerySpringbank Surgery4.3 mi
GP capacity1,380 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.4%Student3.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.8%
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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Hammerton 3.5 mi
Poppleton 3.9 mi
Cattal 4.5 mi
J46 A1(M) 5.5 mi
J46 A1(M) 5.7 mi
J45 A1(M) 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Long Marston (Harrogate) 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

Rufforth 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tockwith 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bilbrough 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Askham Bryan 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Poppleton 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Green Hammerton 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Thorp Arch 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Nether Poppleton 66 4.6 mi away ⇄
Copmanthorpe 63 4.7 mi away ⇄
Tadcaster 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Skelton (York) 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Newton-on-Ouse 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Marston (Harrogate) a nice place to live?

Long Marston (Harrogate) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Marston (Harrogate) is 34/100, 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 Long Marston (Harrogate)?

Long Marston (Harrogate) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Marston (Harrogate)?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Marston (Harrogate) is Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Long Marston (Harrogate) in total.

Long Marston (Harrogate) in context

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Postcode districts in Long Marston (Harrogate)

YO26 60 ⇄

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