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Living in Stillington (Hambleton): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stillington (Hambleton) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 88/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 9 places sharing the YO61 postcode district, Stillington (Hambleton) scores lowest. Stillington (Hambleton) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Stillington (Hambleton) sits 10 points above the YO61 district figure of 78/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO61 postcode district.

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Stillington (Hambleton) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
94.8 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 25 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other crime 1 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carr Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 West Way 6 crimes
  3. 3 Key Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.067 · PM2.5 5.232 · PM10 9.755 µg/m³
79
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Stillington 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
15
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital9 mi
Harrogate District Hospital18 mi
Friarage Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,749 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.2%Retired34.6%Student3.3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical39.8%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
3
Poppleton 8.9 mi
York 10.1 mi
Hammerton 10.3 mi
J48 A1(M) 11.8 mi
J48 A1(M) 12 mi
J47 A1(M) 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stillington (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

Huby (Hambleton) 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Sutton-on-the-Forest 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Easingwold 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sheriff Hutton 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 5.6 mi away ⇄
Alne 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Terrington 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 5.9 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Husthwaite 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Raskelf 40 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stillington (Hambleton) a nice place to live?

Stillington (Hambleton) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stillington (Hambleton) is 36/100, 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 Stillington (Hambleton)?

Stillington (Hambleton) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stillington (Hambleton)?

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

Stillington (Hambleton) in context

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Postcode districts in Stillington (Hambleton)

YO61 39 ⇄

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