Town Pop. 392

Living in Bishop Wilton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bishop Wilton is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 90/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the YO42 postcode district. The YO42 district averages 43/100, putting Bishop Wilton 8 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the YO42 district's 78/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO42 postcode district.

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Bishop Wilton scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
375 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 99 crimes
↑ 659% above national average
Other crime 14 crimes
↑ 1685% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moor Lane 45 crimes
  2. 2 Holly Close 45 crimes
  3. 3 Hatkill Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.652 · PM2.5 5.266 · PM10 9.79 µg/m³
79
Green Space 53
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital11.9 mi
East Riding Community Hospital17.6 mi
Goole and District Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beckside Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity1,450 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed3.1%Retired19%Student3.2%Other inactive15.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Malton 10.1 mi
York 12.7 mi
Driffield 14.4 mi
J38 M62 15.4 mi
J38 M62 15.7 mi
J37 M62 17.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishop Wilton 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

Full Sutton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pocklington 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barmby Moor 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stamford Bridge 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Fridaythorpe 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) 43 6.0 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 7.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton upon Derwent 43 7.5 mi away ⇄
Warthill 40 7.6 mi away ⇄
Dunnington 42 8.0 mi away ⇄
Shiptonthorpe 45 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop Wilton a nice place to live?

Bishop Wilton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishop Wilton is 35/100, 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 Wilton?

Bishop Wilton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishop Wilton?

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

Bishop Wilton in context

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Postcode districts in Bishop Wilton

YO42 43 ⇄

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