Town Pop. 451

Living in Thorpefield: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thorpefield is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the YO7 postcode district, Thorpefield ranks 9th.

It scores 6 points below the YO7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO7 postcode district.

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Thorpefield scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
181.8 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 39 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Low Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Dalton Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Alanbrooke AcademyPrimary · 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
16
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital9.2 mi
Harrogate District Hospital15 mi
York District Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryTopcliffe Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,496 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate66.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired20.6%Student2.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.9%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership65%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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 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
4
Thirsk 1.8 mi
Northallerton 9.1 mi
Knaresborough 14 mi
J50 A1(M) 3.2 mi
J50 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J49 A1(M) 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thorpefield 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

Carlton Miniott 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Topcliffe 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sowerby 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dalton 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Thirsk 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rainton 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bagby 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thornton-le-Moor 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Knayton 33 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorpefield a nice place to live?

Thorpefield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thorpefield is 35/100, 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 Thorpefield?

Thorpefield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Thorpefield in context

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Postcode districts in Thorpefield

YO7 41 ⇄

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