Town Pop. 4,758

Living in Sherburn in Elmet: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sherburn in Elmet comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Sherburn in Elmet places 3rd of 7 in the LS25 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 27 points above the LS25 district's 72/100. On the national picture that lands Sherburn in Elmet in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS25 postcode district.

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Sherburn in Elmet scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
64.7 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 107 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 80 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Burglary 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 66 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 25 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • Sherburn High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sherburn Hungate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community 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
43
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital7 mi
St James's Hospital A&E10.6 mi
St. James's University Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,018 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 179 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.6%Student3.2%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
46
Sherburn-in-Elmet 0.3 mi
South Milford 1 mi
Church Fenton 2.4 mi
J42 A1(M) 2.7 mi
J42 A1(M) 2.9 mi
J43 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £252,500 64
Detached £330,000 27
Semi-detached £250,000 20
Terraced £181,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£156k £229k £305k £378k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

South Milford 55 1.2 mi away ⇄
Barkston Ash 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Saxton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Church Fenton 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Selby) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Fairburn 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ulleskelf 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Willoughby 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Brotherton 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Byram 41 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherburn in Elmet a nice place to live?

Sherburn in Elmet is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sherburn in Elmet is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sherburn in Elmet?

Sherburn in Elmet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 308 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sherburn in Elmet?

Among the top-rated schools in Sherburn in Elmet are Sherburn High School, Sherburn Hungate Primary School and Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Sherburn in Elmet in total.

What are house prices like in Sherburn in Elmet?

The current median house price in Sherburn in Elmet is £252,500, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £181,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 64 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sherburn in Elmet in context

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Postcode districts in Sherburn in Elmet

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