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Living in Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton places 7th of 8 in the HU17 postcode district.

Against the wider HU17 district average of 58/100, that is 13 points below. Its broadband score runs 20 points above the HU17 district's 74/100. Economic health (94) and safety (88) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see HU17 postcode district.

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Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 36 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Killingwoldgraves Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 12 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 42
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital3.3 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary8.8 mi
Goole and District Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Beverley Medical Centre2.8 mi
GP capacity1,644 patients per GP
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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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.8%Student7%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership88%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
Beverley 3.6 mi
Arram 3.9 mi
Cottingham 6.6 mi
J38 M62 8.8 mi
J38 M62 9.2 mi
J37 M62 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton 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

Walkington 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leconfield 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lockington 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hull Bridge 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lund 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Little Weighton 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Skidby 52 5.0 mi away ⇄
North Newbald 29 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tickton 49 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sancton 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Woodmansey 48 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton a nice place to live?

Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton is 45/100, 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 Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton?

Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 18,065 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton is Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton in total.

Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton in context

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Postcode districts in Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton

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