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Living in Nawton and Beadlam: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nawton and Beadlam scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 5/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the YO62 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Nawton and Beadlam sits 76 points above the YO62 district figure of 16/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO62 postcode district.

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Nawton and Beadlam scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
178.5 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 26 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 316% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 391% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gale Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 On or near 7 crimes
  3. 3 Low Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.61 · PM2.5 4.816 · PM10 9.216 µg/m³
81
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Ryedale SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Nawton Community 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
10
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital18.3 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU19.5 mi
York District Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Wilson and Matthews2.4 mi
GP capacity1,637 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.1%Student2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership56.5%
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 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
4
Malton 11.6 mi
Battersby 14.7 mi
Castleton Moor 14.9 mi
J49 A1(M) 19.2 mi
J49 A1(M) 19.3 mi
J50 A1(M) 19.4 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nawton and Beadlam 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

Wombleton 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Helmsley 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kirkbymoorside 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Oswaldkirk 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ampleforth 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sinnington 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hovingham 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Slingsby 41 6.6 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Ryedale) 41 7.8 mi away ⇄
Kirby Misperton 29 8.1 mi away ⇄
Terrington 44 8.7 mi away ⇄
Pickering 47 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nawton and Beadlam a nice place to live?

Nawton and Beadlam has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nawton and Beadlam 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 Nawton and Beadlam?

Nawton and Beadlam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nawton and Beadlam?

Among the top-rated schools in Nawton and Beadlam are Ryedale School and Nawton Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Nawton and Beadlam in total.

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Postcode districts in Nawton and Beadlam

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