Is Rievaulx a nice place to live?

Yes, Rievaulx is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in North Yorkshire.

How safe is Rievaulx?

Rievaulx has a very low crime rate of 41.9 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Rievaulx?

Rievaulx has 1 school nearby. The best-rated school is Helmsley Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Rievaulx?

The majority of residents in Rievaulx identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The most common religion is Christian (66%).

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Name: Rievaulx
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

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Transport

Schools

Council	North Yorkshire
Crime Rate	✓low
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Rievaulx

Very Good Area

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Amenities

Transport

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