Town Pop. 294

Living in Swainby: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swainby scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the DL6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the DL6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. For the surrounding area, see DL6 postcode district.

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Swainby scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
411.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 1326% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1551% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 35 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 6 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital8 mi
The James Cook University Hospital9.5 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU12 mi
Hospital waitsNorthumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks82.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91.1%
Nearest GP surgeryStokesley Surgery5 mi
GP capacity1,189 patients per GP
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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
4.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired36.8%Student3.2%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
8
Yarm 6.7 mi
Battersby 7.6 mi
Great Ayton 8.1 mi
J51 A1(M) 14 mi
J51 A1(M) 14.4 mi
J52 A1(M) 15.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swainby 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

Hutton Rudby 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Osmotherley 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stokesley 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Hambleton) 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 7.0 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 7.2 mi away ⇄
Brompton 52 7.3 mi away ⇄
Great Ayton 45 7.5 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swainby a nice place to live?

Swainby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swainby is 38/100, 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 Swainby?

Swainby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Swainby in context

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Postcode districts in Swainby

DL6 43 ⇄

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