Town Pop. 1,687

Living in Thorp Arch: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thorp Arch comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 46/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 21/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the LS23 postcode district, Thorp Arch scores lowest. The LS23 district averages 53/100, putting Thorp Arch 12 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Thorp Arch sits 8 points below the LS23 district figure of 54/100. For the surrounding area, see LS23 postcode district.

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Thorp Arch scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
21
193.2 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 184 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Other crime 51 crimes
↑ 1410% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rudgate Green 235 crimes
  2. 2 Northfields 12 crimes
  3. 3 West End 11 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp ArchPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston SpaPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston SpaSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Primrose Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston SpaPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsHarrogate District Hospital8.8 mi
York District Hospital9.8 mi
St. James's University Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgerySpa Surgery1 mi
GP capacity1,408 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)92.5%
available across Leeds
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate41.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired19.6%Student3.4%Other inactive33%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.7%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax Leeds · 2026-27
A £1,523
B £1,776
C £2,030
D £2,284
E £2,792
F £3,299
G £3,807
H £4,568
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Cattal 5.7 mi
Hammerton 5.8 mi
Ulleskelf 6.2 mi
J45 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J45 A1(M) 2.5 mi
J46 A1(M) 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thorp Arch 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

Boston Spa 59 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bramham 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wetherby 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tadcaster 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Linton (Leeds) 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tockwith 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Leeds) 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Harrogate) 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bardsey 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bilbrough 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
East Keswick 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Thorner 47 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorp Arch a nice place to live?

Thorp Arch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thorp Arch is 41/100, 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 Thorp Arch?

Crime levels in Thorp Arch are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 21/100. There were 326 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thorp Arch?

Among the top-rated schools in Thorp Arch are Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch, St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Boston Spa and St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Thorp Arch in total.

Thorp Arch in context

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Postcode districts in Thorp Arch

LS23 53 ⇄

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