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Living in Snainton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Snainton is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 67/100 against a town median of 88/100. Of the 9 places sharing the YO13 postcode district, Snainton scores lowest.

Against the wider YO13 district average of 42/100, that is 8 points below. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), transport (7), lifestyle (8) and schools (26). For the surrounding area, see YO13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
180.6 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 46 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Possession of weapons 5 crimes
↑ 956% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Brow 31 crimes
  2. 2 Dark Lane 21 crimes
  3. 3 Lairs Crescent 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.613 · PM2.5 4.778 · PM10 9.058 µg/m³
81
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital6.9 mi
East Riding Community Hospital26.5 mi
York District Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgerySt Hilda's Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity4,930 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired34.6%Student3.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical41.2%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.6%
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
7
Seamer 7.1 mi
Scarborough 8.3 mi
Malton 10.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Snainton 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

Ebberston 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brompton-by-Sawdon 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hutton Buscel 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sherburn (Ryedale) 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Ayton and West Ayton 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Dale 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Scarborough) 45 6.0 mi away ⇄
Staxton 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Rillington 32 6.4 mi away ⇄
Flixton Ings 0 6.9 mi away ⇄
Weaverthorpe 35 7.6 mi away ⇄
Pickering 47 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Snainton a nice place to live?

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

Snainton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Snainton?

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

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Postcode districts in Snainton

YO13 42 ⇄

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