Town Pop. 1,065

Living in Stockton on the Forest: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stockton on the Forest scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Stockton on the Forest most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the YO32 postcode district, Stockton on the Forest ranks 6th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 9 points below the YO32 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO32 postcode district.

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Stockton on the Forest scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 31 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hospital 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Kings Moor Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.197 · PM2.5 5.528 · PM10 10.263 µg/m³
77
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Stockton-on-the-Forest 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
3
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital3.5 mi
Goole and District Hospital19.8 mi
Harrogate District Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryMyHealth3.2 mi
GP capacity1,818 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed0.8%Retired29%Student3.9%Other inactive15.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax York · 2026-27
A £1,525
B £1,779
C £2,033
D £2,287
E £2,795
F £3,303
G £3,812
H £4,574
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
25
York 4.8 mi
Poppleton 6.3 mi
Hammerton 11.7 mi
J47 A1(M) 15.4 mi
J47 A1(M) 15.6 mi
J46 A1(M) 15.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Stockton on the Forest 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

Warthill 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dunnington 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Murton 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Osbaldwick 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stamford Bridge 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Flaxton 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stockton on the Forest a nice place to live?

Stockton on the Forest has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stockton on the Forest is 48/100, 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 Stockton on the Forest?

Stockton on the Forest is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stockton on the Forest?

Among the top-rated schools in Stockton on the Forest is Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stockton on the Forest in total.

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Postcode districts in Stockton on the Forest

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