Town Pop. 865

Living in Rillington: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rillington comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the YO17 postcode district, Rillington ranks 8th.

It scores 7 points below the YO17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO17 postcode district.

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Rillington scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
76.3 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 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Low Moorgate 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
79
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Rillington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital13.2 mi
York District Hospital20.1 mi
East Riding Community Hospital23.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryDerwent Practice4.5 mi
GP capacity1,488 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.6%Student2.5%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.7%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary31.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship9.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership62.8%
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Malton 4.6 mi
Seamer 12.6 mi
Scarborough 14.4 mi
J38 M62 26.8 mi
J38 M62 26.9 mi
J48 A1(M) 29 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rillington 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

Settrington 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Norton-on-Derwent 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Malton 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Dale 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ebberston 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Kirby Misperton 29 5.8 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Ryedale) 36 5.9 mi away ⇄
Snainton 34 6.4 mi away ⇄
Amotherby 36 6.4 mi away ⇄
Pickering 47 6.8 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (Ryedale) 39 6.8 mi away ⇄
Weaverthorpe 35 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rillington a nice place to live?

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

Rillington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rillington?

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

Rillington in context

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Postcode districts in Rillington

YO17 39 ⇄

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