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Living in Middleton Tyas: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Middleton Tyas is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 83/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DL10 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Middleton Tyas sits 12 points above the DL10 district figure of 71/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL10 postcode district.

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Middleton Tyas scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
151.1 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 18 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 266% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 403% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 26 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Middleton Tyas Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.972 · PM2.5 4.993 · PM10 9.238 µg/m³
80
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Middleton Tyas Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital6.5 mi
Friarage Hospital11.2 mi
The James Cook University Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDoctors Lane Surgery3.6 mi
GP capacity1,778 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed1.4%Retired37.3%Student3.8%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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 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
8
Darlington 6.7 mi
North Road 7.4 mi
Dinsdale 8.9 mi
J53 A1(M) 0.5 mi
J53 A1(M) 0.8 mi
J56 A1(M) 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Middleton Tyas 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 1.9 mi away ⇄
Melsonby 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Scorton 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dalton-on-Tees 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
East Cowton 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hurworth-on-Tees 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Merrybent 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Catterick Garrison 48 5.7 mi away ⇄
Darlington 57 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Middleton Tyas a nice place to live?

Middleton Tyas has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Middleton Tyas is 38/100, 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 Middleton Tyas?

Middleton Tyas is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Middleton Tyas?

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

Middleton Tyas in context

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Postcode districts in Middleton Tyas

DL10 42 ⇄

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