Town Pop. 700

Living in Sheriff Hutton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sheriff Hutton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Sheriff Hutton most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the YO60 postcode district. Sheriff Hutton is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider YO60 district average of 35/100, that is 7 points above. For the surrounding area, see YO60 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
70 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 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Croft 7 crimes
  2. 2 Low Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Moor Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sheriff Hutton 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 departmentsYork District Hospital8.5 mi
Harrogate District Hospital21.5 mi
Friarage Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryTerrington Surgery3 mi
GP capacity2,091 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.3%Student2.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.7%
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 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
5
Malton 8.9 mi
Poppleton 9.7 mi
York 9.8 mi
J48 A1(M) 15.9 mi
J48 A1(M) 16.1 mi
J47 A1(M) 16.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sheriff Hutton 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

Terrington 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Flaxton 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton-on-the-Forest 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Hambleton) 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Huby (Hambleton) 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hovingham 44 5.9 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 5.9 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 5.9 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 6.0 mi away ⇄
Slingsby 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Stockton on the Forest 48 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheriff Hutton a nice place to live?

Sheriff Hutton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sheriff Hutton is 42/100, 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 Sheriff Hutton?

Sheriff Hutton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sheriff Hutton?

Among the top-rated schools in Sheriff Hutton is Sheriff Hutton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sheriff Hutton in total.

Sheriff Hutton in context

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Postcode districts in Sheriff Hutton

YO60 35 ⇄

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