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Living in Pickhill: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pickhill comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 12 places sharing the YO7 postcode district, Pickhill scores lowest.

Pickhill is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The YO7 district averages 41/100, putting Pickhill 9 points below its own postcode area. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO7 postcode district.

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Pickhill scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
243.2 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 32 crimes
↑ 333% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 575% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 6 crimes
  2. 2 Swale Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Croft 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Pickhill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital6.4 mi
Harrogate District Hospital17.1 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThirsk Doctors Surgery5.3 mi
GP capacity1,293 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.6%Student2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership67.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
3
Thirsk 4.2 mi
Northallerton 6.1 mi
Knaresborough 16.4 mi
J50 A1(M) 4.2 mi
J50 A1(M) 4.9 mi
J51 A1(M) 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pickhill 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

Carthorpe 26 2.4 mi away ⇄
Carlton Miniott 53 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Snape (Hambleton) 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sowerby 53 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rainton 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Thirsk 51 5.4 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Morton-on-Swale 41 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pickhill a nice place to live?

Pickhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pickhill is 32/100, 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 Pickhill?

Pickhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pickhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Pickhill is Pickhill Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pickhill in total.

Pickhill in context

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Postcode districts in Pickhill

YO7 41 ⇄

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