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Living in Morton-on-Swale: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Morton-on-Swale scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DL7 postcode district, Morton-on-Swale ranks 4th. Morton-on-Swale is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The DL7 district averages 46/100, putting Morton-on-Swale 5 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL7 postcode district.

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Morton-on-Swale scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
130.1 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
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 10 crimes
  2. 2 Green Hills Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Meadowfields 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.302 · PM2.5 5.199 · PM10 10.378 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • The Dales SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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 departmentsFriarage Hospital2.9 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital14.5 mi
The James Cook University Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMayford House Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,200 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.4%Student2.8%Other inactive4.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
4
Northallerton 2.5 mi
Thirsk 8.3 mi
Yarm 13.3 mi
J51 A1(M) 2.9 mi
J51 A1(M) 3.1 mi
J52 A1(M) 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Morton-on-Swale 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

Scruton 28 1.5 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 2.2 mi away ⇄
Romanby 63 2.3 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Northallerton 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bedale 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Carthorpe 26 5.3 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Morton-on-Swale a nice place to live?

Morton-on-Swale has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Morton-on-Swale is 41/100, 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 Morton-on-Swale?

Morton-on-Swale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morton-on-Swale?

Among the top-rated schools in Morton-on-Swale is The Dales School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Morton-on-Swale in total.

Morton-on-Swale in context

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Postcode districts in Morton-on-Swale

DL7 46 ⇄

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