Town Pop. 3,392

Living in Bilton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bilton scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 49/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the HU11 postcode district. The HU11 district averages 45/100, putting Bilton 15 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Bilton sits 55 points above the HU11 district figure of 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HU11 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
113.2 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 148 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 41 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Shoplifting 39 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other theft 37 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Summermeadows 43 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 39 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 33 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 8.187 · PM2.5 7.106 · PM10 12.331 µg/m³
70
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
57
7 schools in area · 25 within 4km
7Good
  • Bilton Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Griffin Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Longhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Mountbatten Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Thanet Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Marvell CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wansbeck Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary4.5 mi
East Riding Community Hospital7.9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital21.2 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity3,186 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed3%Retired30.8%Student3%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary36.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)21%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
55
Hull Paragon Interchange 4.8 mi
Cottingham 6.5 mi
New Holland 7.1 mi
J5 M180 14.8 mi
J5 M180 15.3 mi
J38 M62 17.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £166,000 27
Semi-detached £166,750 20
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£142k £165k £188k £210k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sproatley 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hedon 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Skirlaugh 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Paull 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Burstwick 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Withernwick 32 5.3 mi away ⇄
Dunswell 54 5.3 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bilton a nice place to live?

Bilton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bilton is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bilton?

Bilton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 384 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bilton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bilton are Bilton Community Primary School, Griffin Primary School and Longhill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Bilton in total.

What are house prices like in Bilton?

The current median house price in Bilton is £166,000, around 42% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £166,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bilton in context

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Postcode districts in Bilton

HU11 45 ⇄

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