Town Pop. 571

Living in Newton-on-Ouse: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newton-on-Ouse comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the YO30 postcode district, Newton-on-Ouse ranks 4th. It scores 21 points below the YO30 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On economic health specifically, Newton-on-Ouse sits 20 points above the YO30 district figure of 71/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO30 postcode district.

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Newton-on-Ouse scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
150.6 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 60 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Drugs 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Old Orchard 40 crimes
  2. 2 Chapman'S Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.574 · PM2.5 5.418 · PM10 10.091 µg/m³
78
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Linton-on-Ouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsYork District Hospital6.8 mi
Harrogate District Hospital12.3 mi
St. James's University Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryTollerton Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity714 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.6%Student4.2%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
5
Hammerton 3.6 mi
Cattal 4.8 mi
Poppleton 4.9 mi
J47 A1(M) 6.6 mi
J47 A1(M) 6.6 mi
J48 A1(M) 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newton-on-Ouse 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

Linton-on-Ouse 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Underwood 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Alne 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Green Hammerton 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Ouseburn 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Skelton (York) 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Whixley 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Poppleton 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Huby (Hambleton) 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Nether Poppleton 66 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newton-on-Ouse a nice place to live?

Newton-on-Ouse has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton-on-Ouse is 36/100, 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 Newton-on-Ouse?

Newton-on-Ouse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newton-on-Ouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Newton-on-Ouse is Linton-on-Ouse Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Newton-on-Ouse in total.

Newton-on-Ouse in context

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Postcode districts in Newton-on-Ouse

YO30 57 ⇄

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