Town Pop. 4,676

Living in Norton-on-Derwent: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Norton-on-Derwent is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the YO17 postcode district scores higher. Norton-on-Derwent leads all 9.

The YO17 district averages 39/100, putting Norton-on-Derwent 12 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Norton-on-Derwent sits 69 points above the YO17 district figure of 22/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (27) and transport (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
64.6 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 112 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 23 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Malton 36 crimes
  2. 2 Wold Street 26 crimes
  3. 3 Winston Court 25 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
78
Green Space 18
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
33
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good2Ungraded
  • Norton CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Norton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Malton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital15.7 mi
Scarborough Hospital16.8 mi
East Riding Community Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryDerwent Practice0.5 mi
GP capacity1,453 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 163 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2%Retired26.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.2%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary36.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
27
Malton 0.7 mi
Seamer 16.7 mi
Driffield 16.7 mi
J38 M62 25.1 mi
J48 A1(M) 25.2 mi
J38 M62 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,250 60
Detached £287,500 10
Semi-detached £226,500 22
Terraced £180,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£160k £252k £347k £439k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Malton 47 0.9 mi away ⇄
Settrington 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Ryedale) 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Amotherby 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rillington 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kirby Misperton 29 5.6 mi away ⇄
Slingsby 41 6.6 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Dale 39 7.7 mi away ⇄
Terrington 44 7.8 mi away ⇄
Pickering 47 7.9 mi away ⇄
Hovingham 44 8.5 mi away ⇄
Fridaythorpe 32 8.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton-on-Derwent a nice place to live?

Norton-on-Derwent is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Norton-on-Derwent is 51/100, 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 Norton-on-Derwent?

Norton-on-Derwent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 302 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norton-on-Derwent?

Among the top-rated schools in Norton-on-Derwent are Norton College and Norton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Norton-on-Derwent in total.

What are house prices like in Norton-on-Derwent?

The current median house price in Norton-on-Derwent is £220,250, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,500, semi-detached £226,500, terraced £180,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 60 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Norton-on-Derwent in context

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Postcode districts in Norton-on-Derwent

YO17 39 ⇄

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