Town Pop. 967

Living in Masham: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Masham is 44/100, built from 8 categories. Broadband is where Masham most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the HG4 postcode district, Masham ranks 3rd. The HG4 district averages 50/100, putting Masham 6 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 59 points above the HG4 district's 23/100. For the surrounding area, see HG4 postcode district.

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Masham scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
72.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Avenue Bank 27 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 5 crimes
  3. 3 Market Place 4 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
81
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Inadequate
  • Masham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Inadequate
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital12.2 mi
Harrogate District Hospital16.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMasham and Kirkby Malzeard Surgery4 mi
GP capacity879 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired37.4%Student2.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership63.7%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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 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
5
Thirsk 11.6 mi
Northallerton 11.7 mi
Harrogate 16.6 mi
J51 A1(M) 6.7 mi
J51 A1(M) 7.3 mi
J50 A1(M) 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Masham 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

Grewelthorpe 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Tanfield 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Snape (Hambleton) 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Malzeard 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Stainley 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bedale 50 5.2 mi away ⇄
Carthorpe 26 5.5 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 5.9 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 6.9 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 7.2 mi away ⇄
Middleham 33 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Masham a nice place to live?

Masham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Masham is 44/100, 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 Masham?

Masham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Masham

HG4 50 ⇄

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