Town Pop. 526

Living in Sherburn (Ryedale): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sherburn (Ryedale) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 3/100 against a town median of 23/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the YO17 postcode district, Sherburn (Ryedale) ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Sherburn (Ryedale) sits 47 points above the YO17 district figure of 22/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO17 postcode district.

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Sherburn (Ryedale) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
159.7 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 41 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carr Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 On or near 7 crimes
  3. 3 Vicarage Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.628 · PM2.5 5.033 · PM10 9.421 µg/m³
80
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area
1Inadequate
  • Sherburn Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital7.7 mi
East Riding Community Hospital22.9 mi
York District Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,611 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.9%Student3.7%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.9%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary33.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership62.5%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
6
Seamer 6.2 mi
Scarborough 8.5 mi
Hunmanby 8.8 mi
J38 M62 28.9 mi
J38 M62 29 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sherburn (Ryedale) 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

Brompton-by-Sawdon 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Staxton 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Weaverthorpe 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Snainton 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Flixton Ings 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hutton Buscel 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ebberston 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
East Ayton and West Ayton 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Scarborough) 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Rillington 32 6.8 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (East Riding of Yorkshire) 37 7.1 mi away ⇄
Scarborough 48 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherburn (Ryedale) a nice place to live?

Sherburn (Ryedale) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sherburn (Ryedale) is 39/100, 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 Sherburn (Ryedale)?

Sherburn (Ryedale) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sherburn (Ryedale)

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