Town Pop. 150

Living in Raskelf: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Raskelf is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Raskelf places 5th of 9 in the YO61 postcode district. Raskelf is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Raskelf sits 76 points above the YO61 district figure of 23/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO61 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
460 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 43 crimes
↑ 761% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 653% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 412% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 900% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hag Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 West Moor Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Back Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.185 · PM2.5 5.186 · PM10 9.947 µg/m³
79
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital13 mi
Harrogate District Hospital14.3 mi
Friarage Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryMillfield Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity932 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed1.1%Retired25.1%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.4%
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
3
Thirsk 8.3 mi
Hammerton 9.6 mi
Cattal 9.8 mi
J48 A1(M) 7 mi
J48 A1(M) 7.1 mi
J49 A1(M) 7.4 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 Raskelf 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

Easingwold 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Husthwaite 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alne 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Dalton 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Huby (Hambleton) 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Linton-on-Ouse 34 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bagby 47 6.1 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Hambleton) 36 6.1 mi away ⇄
Great Ouseburn 40 6.3 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Raskelf a nice place to live?

Raskelf has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Raskelf is 40/100, 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 Raskelf?

Raskelf is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Raskelf in context

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Postcode districts in Raskelf

YO61 39 ⇄

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