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Living in North Stainley: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Stainley scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where North Stainley most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

North Stainley places 7th of 8 in the HG4 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The HG4 district averages 50/100, putting North Stainley 16 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: HG4 postcode district.

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North Stainley scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

113.3 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 10 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes

↑ 91% above national average

Other theft 8 crimes

↑ 318% above national average

Burglary 3 crimes

↑ 177% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 3 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Beatswell Lawn 6 crimes
2 Roseberry Green 5 crimes
3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³

Green Space 12

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Requires Improvement

North Stainley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital11.7 mi

Harrogate District Hospital12.3 mi

Darlington Memorial Hospital23.5 mi

Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi

Routine referral (median)8 wks

Treated within 18 weeks76.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%

Nearest GP surgeryNorth House Surgery3.3 mi

GP capacity1,245 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%

available across North Yorkshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.5%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.5%Unemployed2%Retired26.2%Student4.5%Other inactive7.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary15.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%

Home ownership70.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Thirsk 8.6 mi

Northallerton 11.8 mi

Knaresborough 12.3 mi

J50 A1(M) 4.3 mi

J50 A1(M) 4.5 mi

J49 A1(M) 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Stainley 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is North Stainley a nice place to live?

North Stainley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Stainley is 34/100, 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 Stainley?

North Stainley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 35 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

North Stainley in context

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Postcode districts in North Stainley

HG4 50 ⇄

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