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Living in Whitley (Selby): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitley (Selby) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the DN14 postcode district, Whitley (Selby) ranks 11th. Whitley (Selby) is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider DN14 district average of 48/100, that is 8 points below. For the surrounding area, see DN14 postcode district.

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Whitley (Selby) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
526.8 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 63 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 576% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↑ 1097% above national average
Vehicle crime 36 crimes
↑ 1506% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 798% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 33 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Cathcart Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsPontefract Hospital6.3 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary10.2 mi
Goole and District Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Grove Medical Centre4.2 mi
GP capacity2,081 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.7%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership81.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
11
Whitley Bridge 1.3 mi
Hensall 1.9 mi
Knottingley 4.8 mi
J34 M62 0.9 mi
J34 M62 1 mi
J33 M62 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Whitley (Selby) 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

Eggborough 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Womersley 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hensall 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kellington 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kellingley 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pollington 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Beal 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Norton (Doncaster) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gowdall 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Campsall 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Knottingley 45 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitley (Selby) a nice place to live?

Whitley (Selby) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitley (Selby) 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 Whitley (Selby)?

Whitley (Selby) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 246 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitley (Selby)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitley (Selby) is Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Whitley (Selby) in total.

Whitley (Selby) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitley (Selby)

DN14 48 ⇄

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