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Living in Sinnington: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sinnington scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Sinnington most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 3/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the YO62 postcode district, Sinnington ranks 5th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 66 points above the YO62 district's 16/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO62 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
177 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 14 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oswaldkirk Bank 6 crimes
  2. 2 Salton Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Lime Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area
1Good
  • Sinnington Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScarborough Hospital17 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU20.4 mi
York District Hospital21.9 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 surgeryThe Kirkbymoorside Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,251 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed1.4%Retired30.7%Student2.9%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.3%
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
3
Malton 9.3 mi
Glaisdale 12.6 mi
Egton 12.8 mi
J49 A1(M) 24.5 mi
J49 A1(M) 24.7 mi
J50 A1(M) 24.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Sinnington 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

Middleton (Ryedale) 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kirkbymoorside 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pickering 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirby Misperton 29 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wombleton 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Nawton and Beadlam 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Dale 39 5.9 mi away ⇄
Slingsby 41 7.3 mi away ⇄
Amotherby 36 7.7 mi away ⇄
Swinton (Ryedale) 36 7.8 mi away ⇄
Hovingham 44 7.8 mi away ⇄
Helmsley 43 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sinnington a nice place to live?

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

Sinnington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sinnington?

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

Sinnington in context

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Postcode districts in Sinnington

YO62 38 ⇄

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