Town Pop. 322

Living in Melsonby: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Melsonby is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Melsonby most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the DL10 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from transport (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider DL10 district average of 42/100, that is 6 points above. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL10 postcode district.

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Melsonby scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
127.3 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 15 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 520% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moor Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Kilton Court 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.368 · PM2.5 5.158 · PM10 9.564 µg/m³
80
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Melsonby Methodist 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
42
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital6.5 mi
Friarage Hospital13.7 mi
The James Cook University Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDoctors Lane Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,362 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1%Retired30.6%Student3.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.8%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.9%
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
4
Darlington 6.9 mi
North Road 7.3 mi
Dinsdale 9.7 mi
J56 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J56 A1(M) 1.3 mi
J53 A1(M) 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Melsonby 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

Barton (Richmondshire) 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Middleton Tyas 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Merrybent 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Gainford 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Dalton-on-Tees 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Scorton 47 6.1 mi away ⇄
Hurworth-on-Tees 44 6.5 mi away ⇄
Catterick Garrison 48 6.7 mi away ⇄
Darlington 57 7.0 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Melsonby a nice place to live?

Melsonby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Melsonby is 48/100, 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 Melsonby?

Melsonby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Melsonby?

Among the top-rated schools in Melsonby is Melsonby Methodist Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Melsonby in total.

Melsonby in context

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Postcode districts in Melsonby

DL10 42 ⇄

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