Town Pop. 10,696

Living in Northallerton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northallerton scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Northallerton most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 44/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the DL6 postcode district scores higher. Northallerton leads all 4. The DL6 district averages 43/100, putting Northallerton 9 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Northallerton sits 16 points above the DL6 district figure of 48/100. For the surrounding area, see DL6 postcode district.

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Northallerton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
126.2 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 532 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 305 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 128 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Shoplifting 125 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Public order 82 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 178 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 163 crimes
  2. 2 Crosby Gardens 94 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 82 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 31
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
50
10 schools in area
7Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Alverton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Applegarth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brompton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral ServiceAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Mill Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Northallerton School & Sixth Form CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Broomfield SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Oakbridge Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded
  • Romanby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospitalin area
Darlington Memorial Hospital12.9 mi
The James Cook University Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,200 patients per GP
6dentists3pharmacies

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 353 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary34.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership59.2%
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Northallerton 0.7 mi
Thirsk 8.2 mi
Yarm 11 mi
J51 A1(M) 5.9 mi
J51 A1(M) 6.1 mi
J52 A1(M) 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 35
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 15
Retail Shopping Ample 216
Takeaways Ample 16
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 119
Detached £323,500 32
Semi-detached £226,000 48
Terraced £175,000 26
Flat / Maisonette £120,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£112k £200k £290k £377k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Romanby 63 1.0 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Morton-on-Swale 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 4.4 mi away ⇄
Borrowby 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Knayton 33 5.5 mi away ⇄
Osmotherley 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 5.8 mi away ⇄
East Cowton 42 6.7 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northallerton a nice place to live?

Northallerton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Northallerton is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Northallerton?

Northallerton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 1,350 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Northallerton?

Among the top-rated schools in Northallerton are Alverton Primary School, Applegarth Primary School and Brompton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Northallerton in total.

What are house prices like in Northallerton?

The current median house price in Northallerton is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £323,500, semi-detached £226,000, terraced £175,000, flat £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 119 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Northallerton in context

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Postcode districts in Northallerton

DL6 43 ⇄
DL7 46 ⇄

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