Town Pop. 262

Living in Osmotherley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Osmotherley comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 83/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 5/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Osmotherley places 3rd of 4 in the DL6 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 63 points above the DL6 district's 20/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DL6 postcode district.

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Osmotherley scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
290.1 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 25 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 1317% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 293% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lead Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Chester Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 4.052 · PM2.5 4.924 · PM10 8.344 µg/m³
80
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Osmotherley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital5.3 mi
The James Cook University Hospital12.8 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU15.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMowbray House Surgery6 mi
GP capacity1,233 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed1.1%Retired27%Student3.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Northallerton 6.3 mi
Yarm 8.9 mi
Thirsk 10.1 mi
J51 A1(M) 11.6 mi
J51 A1(M) 11.8 mi
J52 A1(M) 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Osmotherley 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

Swainby 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 5.1 mi away ⇄
Borrowby 33 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hutton Rudby 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Northallerton 52 5.7 mi away ⇄
Knayton 33 6.1 mi away ⇄
Romanby 63 6.5 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 6.9 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton 42 7.9 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 8.0 mi away ⇄
Stokesley 39 8.3 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Hambleton) 34 8.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Osmotherley a nice place to live?

Osmotherley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Osmotherley 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 Osmotherley?

Osmotherley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Osmotherley?

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

Osmotherley in context

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Postcode districts in Osmotherley

DL6 43 ⇄

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