Town Pop. 3,248

Living in Upper Poppleton: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Poppleton scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Upper Poppleton most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Upper Poppleton places 3rd of 8 in the YO26 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Upper Poppleton sits 13 points below the YO26 district figure of 65/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91), broadband (89) and economic health (87) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see YO26 postcode district.

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Upper Poppleton scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
67.1 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 64 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 41 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Severn Green 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good
  • Manor Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Poppleton Ousebank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital2.2 mi
Harrogate District Hospital14.6 mi
St. James's University Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryFront Street Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,369 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 112 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.9%Student4.3%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.5%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 8% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax York · 2026-27
A £1,525
B £1,779
C £2,033
D £2,287
E £2,795
F £3,303
G £3,812
H £4,574
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
52
Poppleton 0.4 mi
York 2.8 mi
Hammerton 5.6 mi
J46 A1(M) 9.4 mi
J47 A1(M) 9.4 mi
J47 A1(M) 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £495,000 18
Detached £512,500 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£433k £499k £568k £634k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Nether Poppleton 66 0.7 mi away ⇄
Skelton (York) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rufforth 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
York 64 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (York) 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Askham Bryan 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Harrogate) 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Copmanthorpe 63 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Poppleton a nice place to live?

Upper Poppleton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Upper Poppleton is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Upper Poppleton?

Upper Poppleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Poppleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Poppleton are Manor Church of England Academy and Poppleton Ousebank Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Upper Poppleton in total.

What are house prices like in Upper Poppleton?

The current median house price in Upper Poppleton is £495,000, around 74% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £512,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%.

Upper Poppleton in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Poppleton

YO26 60 ⇄

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