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

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Wensley

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

C

Transport

A

Schools

Council	North Yorkshire
Crime Rate	✓low
Demographics	🌻 Retirees

Is Wensley right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Wensley showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 2 locations. Wensley boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Leyburn

town

2.1 km away

Preston under Scar

village

2.6 km away

Coverham

village

3.4 km away

West Witton

village

3.5 km away

Bellerby

village

3.9 km away

Middleham

town

4.0 km away

Leyburn

town

2.1 km away

Preston under Scar

village

2.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Middleham Church of England Aided School

Good

Leyburn Primary School

Good

The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form

Good

Spennithorne Church of England Primary School

Good

Wensley House Prices

The average house price in Wensley is £270,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Wensley house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£270,000

Detached house prices

£340,000

Semi-detached house prices

£238,500

Terraced house prices

£246,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wensley a nice place to live?

Yes, Wensley 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 retirees.

How safe is Wensley?

Wensley has a very low crime rate of 30.1 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Wensley?

Wensley has 2 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Middleham Church of England Aided School, Leyburn Primary School, The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form.

What are the demographics of Wensley?

The majority of residents in Wensley identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (57%).