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Living in Staveley (Harrogate): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staveley (Harrogate) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the HG5 postcode district, Staveley (Harrogate) ranks 4th.

It scores 8 points below the HG5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the HG5 district's 47/100. Safety (95) and economic health (93) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HG5 postcode district.

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Staveley (Harrogate) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
139.1 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
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 470% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Farnham Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Spellow Grove 5 crimes
  3. 3 Lingerfield Court 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.092 · PM2.5 5.344 · PM10 9.379 µg/m³
79
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Staveley Community 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
9
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital5.2 mi
York District Hospital15.6 mi
St. James's University Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Lane Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,754 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
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 · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1%Retired31.8%Student4.2%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
7
Knaresborough 3.6 mi
Starbeck 4.8 mi
Harrogate 6 mi
J48 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J48 A1(M) 2.5 mi
J47 A1(M) 4.1 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 Staveley (Harrogate) 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

Roecliffe 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Burton Leonard 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Boroughbridge 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop Monkton 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Scotton (Harrogate) 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Langthorpe 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Knaresborough 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Goldsborough 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Ouseburn 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Killinghall 46 5.6 mi away ⇄
Whixley 36 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staveley (Harrogate) a nice place to live?

Staveley (Harrogate) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staveley (Harrogate) 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 Staveley (Harrogate)?

Staveley (Harrogate) 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 Staveley (Harrogate)?

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

Staveley (Harrogate) in context

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Postcode districts in Staveley (Harrogate)

HG5 52 ⇄

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