Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf
Hambleton 011 · 3 sub-areas · 6,426 residents
Hambleton 011, in North Yorkshire, is a quietly settled rural neighbourhood of around 6,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home rents for about £752 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed and reflective of the area's largely owner-occupied, countryside character. Nearly three-quarters of residents own their home, making this one of North Yorkshire's more stable, established communities.
Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf is a mid-density neighbourhood of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £831 a month; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf in North Yorkshire
Living in Linton, Tollerton & Raskelf
Hambleton 011 sits in rural North Yorkshire and feels distinctly unhurried compared to most of the UK's named neighbourhoods. The housing stock skews towards family homes rather than flats, and the population of around 6,400 is spread across a quiet, low-density landscape — greenspace is reachable within roughly 600 metres for most residents, and nearly half the area qualifies as walkably green.
On cost, this neighbourhood is one of the more affordable pockets you'll find in the country. A 2-bed lets for around £750 a month — roughly two-thirds of the UK national median — and even a three-bedroom property comes in at about £920 a month. That said, rental affordability is tighter than the headline rents suggest: at 42% of take-home pay going on rent, it's not cheap relative to local wages, which sit around £30,700 a year for residents.
The community here is older and well-rooted. The 50–64 age group is the largest single bracket, at more than a quarter of residents, and over-65s make up nearly another fifth. Almost three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied, with private renting accounting for only around one in seven properties. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people tend to stay once they arrive.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 9.4 km away in a straight line — allow around 20 minutes on foot or a short drive. Public transport use is extremely low, with barely 1% of residents commuting by bus or train; the car is by far the dominant mode, used by 54% of workers. Remote working is notably common — nearly 38% of residents work from home, well above the national norm. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hambleton 011 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's a quiet, safe, rural part of North Yorkshire with low crime, easy access to greenspace, and a settled community feel. The trade-off is limited public transport and fewer amenities than you'd get in a market town or city — a car is essentially essential here.
- What is the rent in Hambleton 011?
- A one-bed runs around £580 a month, a two-bed about £750, and a three-bed roughly £920. These are below UK national medians for each bedroom count, though local wages are also modest, so around 42% of take-home pay typically goes on rent.
- Is Hambleton 011 safe?
- Very much so. The crime rate is around 30 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly a third of the UK national average. The area also sits in the top 30% least deprived nationally, which tends to go hand-in-hand with lower crime.
- What's the commute from Hambleton 011 to a major city?
- It's lengthy by public transport — over three hours to Manchester or London by rail and bus. Most residents drive or work from home; nearly 38% are remote workers. The nearest mainline station is about 9.4 km away, so you'll need a car to reach it comfortably.
- Who lives in Hambleton 011?
- Mostly older, owner-occupying households. The 50–64 group is the largest age bracket, and nearly three-quarters of residents own their home. It's a settled, predominantly UK-born community with a relatively high share of degree-qualified residents, many of whom appear to work from home.
- What schools are near Hambleton 011?
- There are three schools within typical catchment distance. Only around a third are currently rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%, though the small sample size means one inspection can swing the figure significantly. The nearest Outstanding school is about 4.3 km away.
- How does Hambleton 011 compare to other North Yorkshire neighbourhoods for renters?
- It's on the affordable end — two-bed rents around £750 a month are low by national standards. But with take-home pay relatively modest and public transport almost non-existent, the practical value depends heavily on whether you can work from home or are already used to rural living.