Town Pop. 214

Living in West Witton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Witton is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where West Witton most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the DL8 postcode district, West Witton ranks 7th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its economic health score runs 19 points above the DL8 district's 76/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DL8 postcode district.

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West Witton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
116.8 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 11 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grassgill Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Cam Gill Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 2.2 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7 µg/m³
83
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital19.3 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital21.3 mi
Harrogate District Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLeyburn Medical Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity1,689 patients per GP
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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
7.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired36.6%Student1.1%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical39.9%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Garsdale 16.9 mi
Dent 18.3 mi
Horton-in-Ribblesdale 18.6 mi
J52 A1(M) 12.2 mi
J52 A1(M) 12.2 mi
J51 A1(M) 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Witton 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

Leyburn 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Middleham 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Harmby 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Catterick Garrison 48 9.6 mi away ⇄
Richmond 48 11 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 11 mi away ⇄
Hawes and Gayle 50 12 mi away ⇄
Brompton-on-Swale 45 12 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 13 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 13 mi away ⇄
Bedale 50 13 mi away ⇄
Grewelthorpe 39 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Witton a nice place to live?

West Witton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Witton is 37/100, 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 Witton?

West Witton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 25 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

West Witton in context

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Postcode districts in West Witton

DL8 41 ⇄

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