Town Pop. 342

Living in Seamer (Hambleton): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Seamer (Hambleton) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100. Of the 4 places sharing the TS9 postcode district, Seamer (Hambleton) scores lowest.

It scores 5 points below the TS9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On healthcare specifically, Seamer (Hambleton) sits 10 points below the TS9 district figure of 27/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TS9 postcode district.

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Seamer (Hambleton) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
289.5 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 32 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Leven Wynd 16 crimes
  2. 2 Tanton Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Hillfield Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital4.5 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU7.9 mi
Friarage Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStokesley Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,348 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired35%Student3.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.4%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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 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
4
Nunthorpe 3.9 mi
Gypsy Lane 4 mi
Marton 4.3 mi
J59 A1(M) 14.8 mi
J59 A1(M) 14.9 mi
J58 A1(M) 15.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Seamer (Hambleton) 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

Stokesley 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hutton Rudby 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Ayton 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 5.1 mi away ⇄
Swainby 38 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seamer (Hambleton) a nice place to live?

Seamer (Hambleton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Seamer (Hambleton) is 34/100, 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 Seamer (Hambleton)?

Seamer (Hambleton) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 99 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Seamer (Hambleton)

TS9 39 ⇄

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