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Living in Topcliffe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Topcliffe is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the YO7 postcode district. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: YO7 postcode district.

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Topcliffe scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
387.3 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 76 crimes
↑ 436% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 152% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hamilcar Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Low Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.28 · PM2.5 5.257 · PM10 10.228 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Topcliffe CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital11.2 mi
Harrogate District Hospital13.5 mi
York District Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,949 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate66.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired20.8%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership63.1%
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
Thirsk 3.5 mi
Northallerton 10.8 mi
Knaresborough 12.2 mi
J50 A1(M) 2.5 mi
J49 A1(M) 2.5 mi
J50 A1(M) 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Topcliffe 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

Dalton 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rainton 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpefield 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dishforth 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Carlton Miniott 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sowerby 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thirsk 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Helperby and Brafferton 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kirby Hill 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bagby 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Topcliffe a nice place to live?

Topcliffe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Topcliffe 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 Topcliffe?

Topcliffe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Topcliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in Topcliffe is Topcliffe CofE Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Topcliffe in total.

Topcliffe in context

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Postcode districts in Topcliffe

YO7 41 ⇄

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