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Living in Saxton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saxton comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the LS24 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the LS24 district's 77/100. For the surrounding area, see LS24 postcode district.

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Saxton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
151.8 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 33 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hornet Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Wheatdale Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Church Fenton Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Saxton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsPontefract Hospital9.2 mi
St James's Hospital A&E9.8 mi
St. James's University Hospital9.8 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgerySherburn Group Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,450 patients per GP
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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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate66.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired21.8%Student4.2%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
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
18
Church Fenton 2.1 mi
Sherburn-in-Elmet 2.7 mi
South Milford 3.2 mi
J43 A1(M) 2.6 mi
J44 A1(M) 3 mi
J47 M1 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Saxton 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

Barkston Ash 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Aberford 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sherburn in Elmet 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Church Fenton 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ulleskelf 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Milford 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tadcaster 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barwick in Elmet 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Garforth 64 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 5.0 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saxton a nice place to live?

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

Saxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saxton?

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

Saxton in context

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Postcode districts in Saxton

LS24 39 ⇄

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