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Living in Scorton: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scorton scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the DL10 postcode district, Scorton ranks 3rd. Scorton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 6/100 for transport, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The DL10 district averages 42/100, putting Scorton 5 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
92.3 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 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parkgate Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Cleveland Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Flywheel Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.851 · PM2.5 5.01 · PM10 9.226 µg/m³
80
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE 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
33
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital8.2 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital9.2 mi
The James Cook University Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,425 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 · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.8%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership71.1%
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Northallerton 8.3 mi
Darlington 9 mi
North Road 9.9 mi
J52 A1(M) 1.8 mi
J52 A1(M) 1.9 mi
J53 A1(M) 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Scorton 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

Catterick 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Middleton Tyas 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
East Cowton 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Catterick Garrison 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dalton-on-Tees 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Barton (Richmondshire) 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 5.8 mi away ⇄
Melsonby 48 6.1 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 6.6 mi away ⇄
Morton-on-Swale 41 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scorton a nice place to live?

Scorton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scorton is 47/100, 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 Scorton?

Scorton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scorton?

Among the top-rated schools in Scorton is Bolton-On-Swale St Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Scorton in total.

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Postcode districts in Scorton

DL10 42 ⇄

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