Town Pop. 4,755

Living in Stokesley: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stokesley is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 29/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the TS9 postcode district, Stokesley ranks 3rd.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Transport (6), lifestyle (23) and schools (24) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS9 postcode district.

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Stokesley scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 144 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 126 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 26 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Allen Grove 22 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Stokesley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stokesley SchoolSecondary · 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
32
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital5.1 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU6.6 mi
Friarage Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,056 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 153 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed2.3%Retired37%Student3.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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 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
6
Great Ayton 3.2 mi
Battersby 3.9 mi
Nunthorpe 4.1 mi
J59 A1(M) 17 mi
J59 A1(M) 17.1 mi
J58 A1(M) 17.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 39
Detached £385,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£223k £283k £345k £405k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Great Broughton 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Hambleton) 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Ayton 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hutton Rudby 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Swainby 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 6.2 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 6.2 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 6.3 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 6.6 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stokesley a nice place to live?

Stokesley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stokesley is 39/100, 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 Stokesley?

Stokesley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 438 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stokesley?

Among the top-rated schools in Stokesley are Stokesley Primary Academy and Stokesley School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stokesley in total.

What are house prices like in Stokesley?

The current median house price in Stokesley is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £385,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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