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Living in Pateley Bridge: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pateley Bridge scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 81/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the HG3 postcode district, Pateley Bridge ranks 5th. It scores 8 points below the HG3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On environment specifically, Pateley Bridge sits 17 points above the HG3 district figure of 64/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HG3 postcode district.

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Pateley Bridge scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
109.6 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 59 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Grange Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.923 · PM2.5 5.024 · PM10 7.203 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Nidderdale High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley BridgePrimary · 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
22
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital11.3 mi
Airedale General Hospital14.9 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary18.7 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,064 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.3%Student2.6%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership73%
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 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
8
Harrogate 11.2 mi
Ben Rhydding 11.2 mi
Ilkley 11.4 mi
J49 A1(M) 13.9 mi
J50 A1(M) 13.9 mi
J49 A1(M) 14 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£257k £314k £372k £428k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Summerbridge 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Darley 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Birstwith 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Malzeard 45 7.2 mi away ⇄
Hampsthwaite 30 7.8 mi away ⇄
Grewelthorpe 39 8.1 mi away ⇄
Killinghall 46 9.1 mi away ⇄
Grassington 43 9.6 mi away ⇄
Ripon 56 10 mi away ⇄
North Stainley 34 10 mi away ⇄
Threshfield 36 10 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 10 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pateley Bridge a nice place to live?

Pateley Bridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pateley Bridge is 41/100, 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 Pateley Bridge?

Pateley Bridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pateley Bridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Pateley Bridge are Nidderdale High School and St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School, Pateley Bridge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pateley Bridge in total.

What are house prices like in Pateley Bridge?

The current median house price in Pateley Bridge is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Pateley Bridge

HG3 49 ⇄

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