Town Pop. 1,279

Living in Wigginton (York): Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wigginton (York) scores 67/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 68/100 against a national town median of 21/100. No other settlement in the YO32 postcode district scores higher. Wigginton (York) leads all 7.

The YO32 district averages 57/100, putting Wigginton (York) 10 points above its own postcode area. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (95), safety (91) and economic health (90) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO32 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Settlement area

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Wigginton (York) scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
101.6 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 66 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Possession of weapons 4 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 On or near 17 crimes
  2. 2 Saxford Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 Forest Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
38
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Wigginton 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
52
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital3.2 mi
Harrogate District Hospital17.2 mi
Goole and District Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryHaxby Group Practice0.4 mi
GP capacity1,215 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)85.9%
available across York
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed1.2%Retired40.2%Student2.4%Other inactive5.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership88%
Among the least-deprived 5% 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
46
Poppleton 3.7 mi
York 4.2 mi
Hammerton 8 mi
J47 A1(M) 11.5 mi
J47 A1(M) 11.7 mi
J46 A1(M) 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
68
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £312,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£289k £308k £329k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Haxby 62 0.8 mi away ⇄
Earswick 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Skelton (York) 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Huntington (York) 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Strensall 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shipton (Hambleton) 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nether Poppleton 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Poppleton 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton-on-the-Forest 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stockton on the Forest 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
York 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Huby (Hambleton) 45 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wigginton (York) a nice place to live?

Yes, Wigginton (York) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Wigginton (York) is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wigginton (York)?

Wigginton (York) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wigginton (York)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wigginton (York) is Wigginton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wigginton (York) in total.

What are house prices like in Wigginton (York)?

The current median house price in Wigginton (York) is £312,500, around 10% above the England and Wales average.

Wigginton (York) in context

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Postcode districts in Wigginton (York)

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