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Living in Threshfield: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Threshfield comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Threshfield most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the BD23 postcode district, Threshfield ranks 8th. Threshfield is a place of extremes: 94/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 16 points below the BD23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: BD23 postcode district.

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Threshfield scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
85.9 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 16 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 6 crimes
  2. 2 Badger Gate 3 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 3 crimes

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

Environment
83
Air Quality NO₂ 2.574 · PM2.5 4.975 · PM10 7.158 µg/m³
82
Green Space 85
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Threshfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Upper Wharfedale SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsAiredale General Hospital11.8 mi
Burnley General Hospital19.7 mi
Bradford Royal Infirmary20 mi
Hospital waitsCalderdale And Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76%
A&E seen within 4 hrs87.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDyneley House Surgery7.6 mi
GP capacity1,504 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate47.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired42.3%Student1.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.1%
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 D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Gargrave 7.4 mi
Skipton 7.7 mi
Hellifield 9.6 mi
J14 M65 16.6 mi
J13 M65 17.5 mi
J13 M65 18.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Threshfield 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

Grassington 43 0.6 mi away ⇄
Embsay 52 6.4 mi away ⇄
Gargrave 36 7.0 mi away ⇄
Skipton 60 7.7 mi away ⇄
Carleton-in-Craven 44 8.8 mi away ⇄
Low Bradley 50 9.5 mi away ⇄
Hellifield 46 9.6 mi away ⇄
Addingham 59 10 mi away ⇄
Pateley Bridge 41 10 mi away ⇄
Long Preston 46 10 mi away ⇄
Cononley 45 10 mi away ⇄
Settle 55 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Threshfield a nice place to live?

Threshfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Threshfield is 36/100, 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 Threshfield?

Threshfield 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 Threshfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Threshfield are Grassington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Threshfield Primary School and Upper Wharfedale School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Threshfield in total.

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Postcode districts in Threshfield

BD23 52 ⇄

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