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Living in Settrington: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Settrington is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the YO17 postcode district, Settrington ranks 7th.

It scores 5 points below the YO17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO17 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Settrington scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
402 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 16 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 476% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 494% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 880% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 10 crimes
  2. 2 Forkers Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
80
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsScarborough Hospital15.8 mi
York District Hospital17.9 mi
East Riding Community Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryDerwent Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,453 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
68.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.4%Student3.8%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership50.4%
Among the most-deprived 29% 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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Malton 3 mi
Driffield 14.5 mi
Seamer 14.8 mi
J38 M62 24.5 mi
J38 M62 24.6 mi
J37 M62 27.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
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 Settrington 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

Norton-on-Derwent 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rillington 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Malton 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Ryedale) 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Amotherby 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
Kirby Misperton 29 6.8 mi away ⇄
Fridaythorpe 32 7.6 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Dale 39 7.6 mi away ⇄
Weaverthorpe 35 8.2 mi away ⇄
Ebberston 38 8.4 mi away ⇄
Pickering 47 8.5 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (Ryedale) 39 8.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Settrington a nice place to live?

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

Settrington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Settrington?

Among the top-rated schools in Settrington is Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Settrington in total.

Settrington in context

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Postcode districts in Settrington

YO17 39 ⇄

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