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Living in Warthill: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Warthill comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the YO19 postcode district. The YO19 district averages 50/100, putting Warthill 10 points below its own postcode area. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see YO19 postcode district.

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Warthill scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
593.4 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 16 crimes
↑ 428% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 840% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 1678% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 785% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 577% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Cottage Gardens 5 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital4.6 mi
Goole and District Hospital19.2 mi
Harrogate District Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryKimberlow Hill Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,709 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.4%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
9
York 5.5 mi
Poppleton 7.2 mi
Malton 12.1 mi
J47 A1(M) 16.4 mi
J46 A1(M) 16.5 mi
J47 A1(M) 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Warthill 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

Stockton on the Forest 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Dunnington 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stamford Bridge 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Murton 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Osbaldwick 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Flaxton 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Haxby 62 4.5 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Warthill a nice place to live?

Warthill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Warthill is 40/100, 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 Warthill?

Warthill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Warthill?

Among the top-rated schools in Warthill is Warthill Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Warthill in total.

Warthill in context

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Postcode districts in Warthill

YO19 50 ⇄

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