Town Pop. 1,280

Living in Monk Fryston and Hillam: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Monk Fryston and Hillam comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Monk Fryston and Hillam places 5th of 7 in the LS25 postcode district.

Against the wider LS25 district average of 58/100, that is 6 points below. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the LS25 district's 68/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS25 postcode district.

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Monk Fryston and Hillam scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
31.3 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 13 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Drugs 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Austfield Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.124 · PM2.5 6.732 · PM10 12.921 µg/m³
71
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Monk Fryston Church of England Primary 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
30
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital5.2 mi
Pinderfields Hospital11.2 mi
St James's Hospital A&E11.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Milford Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,018 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.6%Student3.4%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
29
South Milford 1.8 mi
Sherburn-in-Elmet 2.7 mi
Knottingley 3.8 mi
J42 A1(M) 2 mi
J42 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J41 A1(M) 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £372,250 16
Detached £473,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£299k £402k £508k £611k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Milford 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sherburn in Elmet 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fairburn 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Brotherton 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Byram 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Selby) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beal 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Holmfield 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kellingley 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Knottingley 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kellington 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barkston Ash 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Monk Fryston and Hillam a nice place to live?

Monk Fryston and Hillam is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Monk Fryston and Hillam is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Monk Fryston and Hillam?

Monk Fryston and Hillam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Monk Fryston and Hillam?

Among the top-rated schools in Monk Fryston and Hillam is Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Monk Fryston and Hillam in total.

What are house prices like in Monk Fryston and Hillam?

The current median house price in Monk Fryston and Hillam is £372,250, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £473,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

Monk Fryston and Hillam in context

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Postcode districts in Monk Fryston and Hillam

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