Town Pop. 1,804

Living in Wheldrake: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wheldrake scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Wheldrake places 4th of 9 in the YO19 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 64 points above the YO19 district's 34/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and economic health (91). Lifestyle (8), healthcare (9), schools (16) and transport (18) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see YO19 postcode district.

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Wheldrake scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
44.9 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 22 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Deighton Grove Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Howden Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Naburn Park Mews 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England 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
9
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital6.8 mi
Goole and District Hospital12.8 mi
Pontefract Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryElvington Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity735 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2%Retired29.4%Student4.1%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.3%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership86.4%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
18
York 6.7 mi
Wressle 8.7 mi
Selby 8.8 mi
J37 M62 11.9 mi
J37 M62 12 mi
J36 M62 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Wheldrake 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

Elvington 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton upon Derwent 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Escrick 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Heslington 67 4.6 mi away ⇄
Dunnington 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Murton 54 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
North Duffield 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Osbaldwick 63 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopthorpe 60 5.6 mi away ⇄
Acaster Malbis 40 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheldrake a nice place to live?

Wheldrake has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wheldrake is 48/100, 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 Wheldrake?

Wheldrake is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wheldrake?

Among the top-rated schools in Wheldrake is Wheldrake with Thorganby Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wheldrake in total.

Wheldrake in context

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Postcode districts in Wheldrake

YO19 50 ⇄

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