Town Pop. 5,621

Living in Strensall: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Strensall is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Strensall places 5th of 7 in the YO32 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Strensall sits 13 points above the YO32 district figure of 74/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Below 30/100: schools (19), transport (26) and lifestyle (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: YO32 postcode district.

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Strensall scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
31.3 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 80 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 77% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 22 crimes
  2. 2 West End 10 crimes
  3. 3 Chatsworth Avenue 8 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4.963 · PM2.5 5.391 · PM10 9.478 µg/m³
78
Green Space 60
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Robert Wilkinson Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
35
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital3.7 mi
Harrogate District Hospital19.1 mi
Goole and District Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 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 capacity1,215 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 150 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.7%Student4.1%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
26
York 5.8 mi
Poppleton 6.1 mi
Hammerton 10.4 mi
J47 A1(M) 13.9 mi
J47 A1(M) 14 mi
J48 A1(M) 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 38
Detached £367,500 20
Semi-detached £275,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£238k £323k £411k £497k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Earswick 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stockton on the Forest 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 3.2 mi away ⇄
Flaxton 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Warthill 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sheriff Hutton 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton-on-the-Forest 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Skelton (York) 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Murton 54 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Strensall a nice place to live?

Strensall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Strensall is 54/100, 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 Strensall?

Strensall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Strensall?

Among the top-rated schools in Strensall is Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Strensall in total.

What are house prices like in Strensall?

The current median house price in Strensall is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £367,500, semi-detached £275,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Strensall in context

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Postcode districts in Strensall

YO32 57 ⇄

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