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Rufforth - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Rufforth

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

C

Amenities

C+

Transport

B

Schools

Council	York
Crime Rate	✓low
Vibe	😴 Sleepy
Demographics	🏠 Homeowner Families

Is Rufforth right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Rufforth showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Rufforth boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Hessay

village

1.9 km away

Long Marston

village

2.6 km away

Askham Richard

village

3.8 km away

Upper Poppleton

village

3.8 km away

Askham Bryan

village

3.9 km away

Acomb Park

suburb

4.7 km away

Hessay

village

1.9 km away

Long Marston

village

2.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Adequate

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Limited

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Poppleton

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

4 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Woodthorpe Primary School

Outstanding

Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Good

Manor Church of England Academy

Good

Carr Junior School

Good

Carr Infant School

Good

Rufforth House Prices

The average house price in Rufforth is £489,995, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Rufforth house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Rufforth graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£489,995

Detached house prices

£499,995

Semi-detached house prices

£407,500

Terraced house prices

£334,995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rufforth a nice place to live?

Yes, Rufforth 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. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.

How safe is Rufforth?

Rufforth has a very low crime rate of 36.2 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Rufforth?

Rufforth has 4 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Hob Moor Community Primary Academy, Manor Church of England Academy, Carr Junior School.

What are the demographics of Rufforth?

The majority of residents in Rufforth identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).