Town Pop. 709

Living in Nether Poppleton: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nether Poppleton scores 66/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 65/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the YO26 postcode district scores higher. Nether Poppleton leads all 8.

Notably, nothing falls below 43/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. Against the wider YO26 district average of 60/100, that is 6 points above. That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see YO26 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Settlement area

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Nether Poppleton scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
237 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 51 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 332% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 41 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Severn Green 10 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
52
1 school in area · 25 within 4km
1Good
  • Manor Church of England AcademySecondary · 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
43
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital1.6 mi
Harrogate District Hospital15.5 mi
St. James's University Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryYork Medical Group1.5 mi
GP capacity1,416 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.8%Student4%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership86.1%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
68
Council tax York · 2026-27
A £1,525
B £1,779
C £2,033
D £2,287
E £2,795
F £3,303
G £3,812
H £4,574
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Poppleton 0.7 mi
York 2.1 mi
Hammerton 6.3 mi
J46 A1(M) 10 mi
J47 A1(M) 10.1 mi
J46 A1(M) 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Nether Poppleton 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

Upper Poppleton 58 0.7 mi away ⇄
Skelton (York) 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
York 64 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rufforth 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Askham Bryan 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bishopthorpe 60 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nether Poppleton a nice place to live?

Yes, Nether Poppleton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Nether Poppleton is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Nether Poppleton?

Nether Poppleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nether Poppleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Nether Poppleton is Manor Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Nether Poppleton in total.

Nether Poppleton in context

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Postcode districts in Nether Poppleton

YO26 60 ⇄

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