Town Pop. 664

Living in Sutton-on-the-Forest: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sutton-on-the-Forest is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Sutton-on-the-Forest most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Sutton-on-the-Forest places 2nd of 9 in the YO61 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the YO61 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Its broadband score runs 73 points above the YO61 district's 23/100. Safety (90) and economic health (86) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO61 postcode district.

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Sutton-on-the-Forest scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
46.7 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 13 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lea Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Green Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Sterne Way 4 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.17 · PM2.5 5.306 · PM10 9.86 µg/m³
79
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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
7
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital7.1 mi
Harrogate District Hospital17.3 mi
Friarage Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryStillington Surgery1.9 mi
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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.9%Student2.7%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Poppleton 7.1 mi
York 8.1 mi
Hammerton 9 mi
J48 A1(M) 11.7 mi
J47 A1(M) 11.9 mi
J47 A1(M) 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sutton-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

Huby (Hambleton) 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Hambleton) 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 3.9 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sheriff Hutton 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Hambleton) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Easingwold 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Skelton (York) 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Newton-on-Ouse 36 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton-on-the-Forest a nice place to live?

Sutton-on-the-Forest has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton-on-the-Forest is 45/100, 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 Sutton-on-the-Forest?

Sutton-on-the-Forest is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 30,131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton-on-the-Forest?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton-on-the-Forest is Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sutton-on-the-Forest in total.

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Postcode districts in Sutton-on-the-Forest

YO61 39 ⇄

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