Town Pop. 1,075

Living in Wistow (Selby): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wistow (Selby) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Wistow (Selby) places 7th of 16 in the YO8 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the YO8 district's 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO8 postcode district.

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Wistow (Selby) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
81.9 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 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pasture Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Broad Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Carr Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsYork District Hospital10.5 mi
Goole and District Hospital11.1 mi
Pontefract Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryScott Road Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,197 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 · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.3%Student3.2%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
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
10
Selby 2.6 mi
Church Fenton 5.2 mi
Ulleskelf 5.4 mi
J42 A1(M) 8.2 mi
J42 A1(M) 8.2 mi
J34 M62 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
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 £295,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£269k £318k £369k £419k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cawood 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Riccall 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barlby 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Selby 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Willoughby 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brayton 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (Selby) 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stillingfleet 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hambleton (Selby) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Church Fenton 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Burn 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Appleton Roebuck 48 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wistow (Selby) a nice place to live?

Wistow (Selby) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wistow (Selby) is 44/100, 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 Wistow (Selby)?

Wistow (Selby) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wistow (Selby)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wistow (Selby) is Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wistow (Selby) in total.

What are house prices like in Wistow (Selby)?

The current median house price in Wistow (Selby) is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Wistow (Selby) in context

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Postcode districts in Wistow (Selby)

YO8 46 ⇄

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