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Living in South Milford: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Milford is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where South Milford most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. South Milford places 4th of 7 in the LS25 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 27 points above the LS25 district's 72/100. On the national picture that lands South Milford in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LS25 postcode district.

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South Milford scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
488.6 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 49 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 548% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 735% above national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 933% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 35 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Sherburn High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South Milford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital6.1 mi
St James's Hospital A&E10.8 mi
Pinderfields Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,018 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.7%Student3.3%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership66.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
43
South Milford 0.3 mi
Sherburn-in-Elmet 1.6 mi
Micklefield 3.2 mi
J42 A1(M) 1.6 mi
J42 A1(M) 1.7 mi
J41 A1(M) 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 21
Detached £353,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£175k £260k £348k £433k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sherburn in Elmet 56 1.2 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fairburn 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barkston Ash 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Micklefield 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Saxton 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brotherton 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Selby) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Byram 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Church Fenton 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Holmfield 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Beal 37 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Milford a nice place to live?

South Milford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for South Milford is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is South Milford?

South Milford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Milford?

Among the top-rated schools in South Milford are Sherburn High School, Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School and South Milford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in South Milford in total.

What are house prices like in South Milford?

The current median house price in South Milford is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £353,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

South Milford in context

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Postcode districts in South Milford

LS25 58 ⇄

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