Town Pop. 2,401

Living in Pannal: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pannal is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 95/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Pannal places 2nd of 13 in the HG3 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Pannal sits 16 points above the HG3 district figure of 79/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). That puts Pannal in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HG3 postcode district.

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Pannal scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
37.9 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 27 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 81% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 18 crimes
  2. 2 Thirkill Drive 8 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 7 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Pannal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital2.2 mi
St. James's University Hospital10.1 mi
St James's Hospital A&E10.2 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leeds Road Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity2,065 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired34.6%Student3.1%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial61.6%Skilled & technical27.4%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)55.4%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership87.7%
Among the least-deprived 4% 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
35
Pannal 0.3 mi
Hornbeam Park 1.6 mi
Harrogate 2.4 mi
J46 A1(M) 6.8 mi
J46 A1(M) 6.9 mi
J45 A1(M) 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £650,000 19
Detached £815,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£281k £438k £599k £756k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kirkby Overblow 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Harrogate 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Follifoot 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Huby (Harrogate) 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Spofforth 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Harewood 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Killinghall 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Knaresborough 59 4.7 mi away ⇄
Scotton (Harrogate) 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hampsthwaite 30 5.1 mi away ⇄
Pool-in-Wharfedale 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pannal a nice place to live?

Pannal is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pannal is 53/100, 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 Pannal?

Pannal is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pannal?

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

What are house prices like in Pannal?

The current median house price in Pannal is £650,000, around 128% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £815,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 58%.

Pannal in context

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Postcode districts in Pannal

HG3 49 ⇄

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