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Living in Snape (Hambleton): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Snape (Hambleton) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the DL8 postcode district, Snape (Hambleton) ranks 6th. Snape (Hambleton) is a place of extremes: 96/100 for safety against 4/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Snape (Hambleton) sits 66 points above the DL8 district figure of 20/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL8 postcode district.

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Snape (Hambleton) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
159.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 6 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 4 crimes
  2. 2 Blacksmith Bank 3 crimes
  3. 3 Ashdowne Close 3 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.353 · PM2.5 5.119 · PM10 9.585 µg/m³
80
Green Space 11
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Snape 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
13
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital8.6 mi
Harrogate District Hospital18.1 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGlebe House Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,339 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.3%Student2.1%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Northallerton 8.2 mi
Thirsk 9 mi
Knaresborough 17.6 mi
J51 A1(M) 3.6 mi
J51 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J50 A1(M) 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Snape (Hambleton) 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

Firby 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
Bedale 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Carthorpe 26 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aiskew 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Tanfield 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
North Stainley 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 5.4 mi away ⇄
Grewelthorpe 39 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Snape (Hambleton) a nice place to live?

Snape (Hambleton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Snape (Hambleton) is 44/100, 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 Snape (Hambleton)?

Snape (Hambleton) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Snape (Hambleton)?

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

Snape (Hambleton) in context

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Postcode districts in Snape (Hambleton)

DL8 41 ⇄

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