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Living in Rainton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rainton scores 41/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Rainton places 5th of 12 in the YO7 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate safety (96) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (96) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see YO7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
131.4 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 16 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Honey Garth 6 crimes
  2. 2 On or near 4 crimes
  3. 3 Humphrey Balk Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.24 · PM2.5 5.275 · PM10 10.61 µg/m³
78
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital11.6 mi
Harrogate District Hospital12.5 mi
York District Hospital19.7 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTopcliffe Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,949 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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
59.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
59.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.5%Student3.5%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Thirsk 4.7 mi
Northallerton 11.2 mi
Knaresborough 11.3 mi
J50 A1(M) 0.9 mi
J49 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J50 A1(M) 1.5 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 Rainton 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

Topcliffe 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dalton 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton Miniott 53 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ripon 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sowerby 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
Langthorpe 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainton a nice place to live?

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

Rainton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Rainton

YO7 41 ⇄

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