Town Pop. 341

Living in Barmby on the Marsh: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barmby on the Marsh is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 20 scored places sharing the DN14 postcode district, Barmby on the Marsh ranks 5th.

Its broadband score runs 36 points above the DN14 district's 63/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (95) and safety (91). Schools (9), lifestyle (9), transport (13) and healthcare (18) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN14 postcode district.

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Barmby on the Marsh scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
228.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 610% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Boothferry Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.973 · PM2.5 6.358 · PM10 11.539 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital3.7 mi
Pontefract Hospital14.7 mi
York District Hospital15.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr RW Harrison & Partners3.6 mi
GP capacity2,894 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired34.5%Student2.9%Other inactive3.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership90.2%
Among the least-deprived 10% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax East Riding of Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,644
B £1,918
C £2,192
D £2,466
E £3,014
F £3,562
G £4,110
H £4,932
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Wressle 2.1 mi
Howden 4.1 mi
Rawcliffe 4.2 mi
J36 M62 3.6 mi
J36 M62 3.6 mi
J37 M62 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barmby on the Marsh in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hemingbrough 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Drax 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Barlow 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cliffe (Selby) 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Camblesforth 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Airmyn 31 3.1 mi away ⇄
Booth 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Selby) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Howden 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Breighton 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (Selby) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barmby on the Marsh a nice place to live?

Barmby on the Marsh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barmby on the Marsh is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barmby on the Marsh?

Barmby on the Marsh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barmby on the Marsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Barmby on the Marsh is Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barmby on the Marsh in total.

Barmby on the Marsh in context

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Postcode districts in Barmby on the Marsh

DN14 48 ⇄

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