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Living in Middleham: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Middleham comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. Middleham places 8th of 9 in the DL8 postcode district.

Against the wider DL8 district average of 41/100, that is 8 points below. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL8 postcode district.

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Middleham scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Castle Hill 13 crimes
  2. 2 Black Bull Yard 6 crimes
  3. 3 Back Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 2.598 · PM2.5 4.877 · PM10 7.055 µg/m³
82
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Middleham Church of England Aided SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital15.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital19.4 mi
Harrogate District Hospital23.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLeyburn Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity1,122 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed0.7%Retired33.9%Student1.6%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership63.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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
Northallerton 15.2 mi
Thirsk 18.1 mi
J52 A1(M) 9 mi
J52 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J51 A1(M) 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £248,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£241k £284k £329k £373k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Harmby 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Leyburn 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Witton 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Catterick Garrison 48 7.1 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 7.5 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 8.4 mi away ⇄
Bedale 50 8.7 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 9.0 mi away ⇄
Snape (Hambleton) 44 9.0 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 9.3 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 9.5 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 9.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleham a nice place to live?

Middleham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middleham is 33/100, 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 Middleham?

Middleham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middleham?

Among the top-rated schools in Middleham is Middleham Church of England Aided School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Middleham in total.

What are house prices like in Middleham?

The current median house price in Middleham is £248,750, around 13% below the England and Wales average.

Middleham in context

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Postcode districts in Middleham

DL8 41 ⇄

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