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Living in West Tanfield: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Tanfield is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 8 scored places in the HG4 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider HG4 district average of 50/100, that is 17 points below. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HG4 postcode district.

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West Tanfield scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
227.8 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 32 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 535% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 6 crimes
  2. 2 Swale Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 The Croft 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.288 · PM2.5 5.114 · PM10 9.461 µg/m³
80
Green Space 17
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West TanfieldPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital11.2 mi
Harrogate District Hospital14.8 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMasham and Kirkby Malzeard Surgery3.8 mi
GP capacity879 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.6%Student2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership67.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
3
Thirsk 8.9 mi
Northallerton 10.6 mi
Knaresborough 14.4 mi
J50 A1(M) 5.4 mi
J50 A1(M) 5.9 mi
J51 A1(M) 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Tanfield 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

North Stainley 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Grewelthorpe 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Snape (Hambleton) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Malzeard 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carthorpe 26 3.8 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Melmerby 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ripon 56 5.4 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bedale 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
Sharow 36 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Tanfield a nice place to live?

West Tanfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Tanfield is 33/100, 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 West Tanfield?

West Tanfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Tanfield?

Among the top-rated schools in West Tanfield is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Tanfield in total.

West Tanfield in context

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Postcode districts in West Tanfield

HG4 50 ⇄

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