Town Pop. 132

Living in Low Worsall: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Low Worsall is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the TS15 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the TS15 district's 32/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS15 postcode district.

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Low Worsall scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
265.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 791% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 8 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 634% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 8 crimes
  2. 2 Birkby Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.845 · PM2.5 5.151 · PM10 9.555 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital7.4 mi
The James Cook University Hospital8.4 mi
Friarage Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryYarm Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,256 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired33.4%Student2.1%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Yarm 1.9 mi
Allens West 3.2 mi
Dinsdale 3.7 mi
J58 A1(M) 9.5 mi
J58 A1(M) 9.5 mi
J57 A1(M) 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Low Worsall 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

Yarm 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
Middleton St George 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hutton Rudby 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sadberge 23 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hurworth-on-Tees 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 5.7 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Low Worsall a nice place to live?

Low Worsall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Low Worsall is 42/100, 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 Low Worsall?

Low Worsall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 30,131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Low Worsall

TS15 41 ⇄

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