Town Pop. 932

Living in North Duffield: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Duffield is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the YO8 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the YO8 district's 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO8 postcode district.

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North Duffield scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
49.4 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
↓ 58% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  2. 2 Kings Lea 4 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.529 · PM2.5 6.01 · PM10 10.903 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • North Duffield Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsGoole and District Hospital8.1 mi
York District Hospital10.8 mi
Pontefract Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryEscrick Surgery5.1 mi
GP capacity1,266 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired24.6%Student3.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
4
Wressle 4 mi
Selby 5.1 mi
Howden 5.9 mi
J37 M62 7.4 mi
J37 M62 7.5 mi
J36 M62 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 £266,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£264k £276k £289k £301k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bubwith 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Breighton 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (Selby) 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cliffe (Selby) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barlby 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Riccall 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hemingbrough 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Escrick 44 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wheldrake 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barmby on the Marsh 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Selby 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wistow (Selby) 44 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Duffield a nice place to live?

North Duffield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Duffield is 42/100, 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 North Duffield?

North Duffield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Duffield?

Among the top-rated schools in North Duffield is North Duffield Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Duffield in total.

What are house prices like in North Duffield?

The current median house price in North Duffield is £266,500, around 6% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

North Duffield in context

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Postcode districts in North Duffield

YO8 46 ⇄

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