Town Pop. 152

Living in Melmerby: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Melmerby scores 39/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Melmerby places 4th of 8 in the HG4 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate safety (96) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The HG4 district averages 50/100, putting Melmerby 11 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 9 points above the HG4 district's 72/100. For the surrounding area, see HG4 postcode district.

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Melmerby scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
236.8 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
↑ 216% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 885% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Honey Garth 6 crimes
  2. 2 On or near 4 crimes
  3. 3 Humphrey Balk Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.939 · PM2.5 5.202 · PM10 9.815 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
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital11.4 mi
Harrogate District Hospital12.4 mi
York District Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth House Surgery3 mi
GP capacity817 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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.5%Student3.5%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.6%
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Thirsk 5.7 mi
Northallerton 11 mi
Knaresborough 11.6 mi
J50 A1(M) 1.1 mi
J50 A1(M) 1.1 mi
J49 A1(M) 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
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 Melmerby 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

Rainton 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ripon 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Stainley 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Topcliffe 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
West Tanfield 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dalton 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Carthorpe 26 5.4 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Melmerby a nice place to live?

Melmerby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Melmerby is 39/100, 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 Melmerby?

Melmerby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Melmerby in context

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Postcode districts in Melmerby

HG4 50 ⇄

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