Goathland is one of the most celebrated moorland villages in England — a tiny North York Moors village famous worldwide as Aidensfield in the long-running drama Heartbeat, and as Hogsmeade Station in the early Harry Potter films. Free-roaming Herdwick sheep graze on the village green in a scene that feels genuinely timeless.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway stops at the village's beautifully preserved Victorian station. The Mallyan Spout waterfall, just 15 minutes' walk away, plunges 21 metres into a wooded gorge. The Roman Road (Wade's Causeway) — one of the best-preserved stretches of Roman road in Britain — lies 2 miles south. Whitby is 8 miles north-east.
Housing & Property Prices
HM Land RegistryAverage Price
£312,000
All property types
Detached
£458,000
Average sold price
Semi-detached
£278,000
Average sold price
Terraced
£225,000
Average sold price
Flat / Maisonette
£162,000
Average sold price
Annual Change
+3.2%
vs previous year
Schools & Ofsted Ratings
OfstedOutstanding
0
schools
Good
1
schools
Requires Improvement
0
schools
Inadequate
0
schools
- Good
Crime Statistics
Police.ukCrime Rate
10
per 1,000 residents
vs National Avg
Well below average
England & Wales
Most Common
Anti-social behaviour
crime category
Broadband & Connectivity
OfcomAverage Download
28 Mbps
median speed
Superfast Coverage
62%
30 Mbps+
Ultrafast Coverage
12%
100 Mbps+
Full Fibre (FTTP)
5%
premises
Health & NHS Access
NHS DigitalNearest GP Surgery
Whitby Group Practice
8.4 miles away
NHS Trust
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals
responsible trust
Nearest Hospital
Scarborough Hospital
22.4 miles
Environment & Green Space
DEFRA / ONSAir Quality Index
Good
annual average
Green Space
84%
of local area
Flood Risk
Low
Environment Agency
Transport & Connectivity
DfT / National RailNearest Station
Goathland Steam Railway Station
0.2 miles
To London
3h 10m (via Malton)
approx by rail
Nearest Motorway
A169
4.8 miles
Nearest Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport
52 miles
Goathland at a Glance — Area Scorecard
TownData.co.ukOverall
8.6
Excellent
Family Life
8.0
Very Good
Schools
8.0
Very Good
Transport
4.0
Poor
Nightlife
2.0
Poor
Value for Money
7.0
Very Good
Safety
10.0
Excellent
Green Space
10.0
Excellent
Scores calculated from official data sources including ONS, Police.uk, Ofsted and Ofcom. Rated out of 10.
Who is Goathland Good For?
TownData.co.ukFamilies
✅ Great for families
Commuters
❌ Poor transport links
Students
❌ Limited student life
Retirees
✅ Peaceful & well-served
Young Professionals
❌ Limited for young pros
First-Time Buyers
⚡ Moderate affordability
Outdoor Lovers
✅ Excellent green space
Nightlife Seekers
❌ Better options elsewhere
Things to Do & Local Attractions
VisitBritain- North Yorkshire Moors RailwayOne of England's greatest heritage railways stops in the village — Goathland Station doubled as Hogsmeade in Harry Potter. Steam trains run through magnificent moorland to Pickering and Whitby.
- Mallyan Spout WaterfallA beautiful 21-metre waterfall hidden in a wooded gorge just 15 minutes' walk from the village — one of the finest short walks on the North York Moors.
- Heartbeat VillageGoathland was 'Aidensfield' in ITV's Heartbeat for 18 series — the hotel, garage and police house are all instantly recognisable to fans worldwide.
- Goathland Village GreenFree-roaming Herdwick sheep graze on the village green year-round — the village pub, church and traditional stone houses complete a timeless moorland scene.
- Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay8 miles north-east, the dramatic Viking town of Whitby with its abbey lies within easy reach; Robin Hood's Bay — a stunning fishing village — is 5 miles further.
Nearby Towns & Villages
ONS / Ordnance SurveyWeather & Climate
Met OfficeJan
5°C
Feb
5°C
Mar
8°C
Apr
10°C
May
13°C
Jun
16°C
Jul
18°C
Aug
18°C
Sep
15°C
Oct
11°C
Nov
7°C
Dec
5°C
Annual Rainfall
980mm
mm per year
Sunshine Hours
1480 hrs
per year
Warmest Month
July/Aug
avg high 18°C
Coldest Month
January
avg low 0°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goathland a nice place to live?
Goathland is a settlement in North Yorkshire. It has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, average house prices of £312,000, and crime that is well below average the national average. Use the sections above to explore the full data profile.
What is the average house price in Goathland?
The average house price in Goathland is £312,000 according to HM Land Registry. This covers all property types. See the housing section above for a full breakdown by property type and annual price change.
Is Goathland safe to live in?
Goathland's crime rate is well below average the national average. See the crime section above for a full breakdown by category.
What are the schools like in Goathland?
100% of schools in Goathland are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. See the schools section above for a full list with individual Ofsted ratings.
How fast is broadband in Goathland?
Average broadband download speeds in Goathland are 28 Mbps according to Ofcom. See the broadband section above for superfast and full-fibre coverage figures.
Data sourced from official UK government datasets. All figures are for informational purposes only. TownData.co.uk is an independent website and is not affiliated with any government body.