Town Pop. 678

Living in Bubwith: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bubwith scores 45/100 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 lifestyle: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the YO8 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 35 points above the YO8 district's 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO8 postcode district.

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Bubwith scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
75.2 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 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vine Gardens 6 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 5 crimes
  3. 3 Church Row 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.753 · PM2.5 6.066 · PM10 10.991 µg/m³
75
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bubwith Community 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 departmentsGoole and District Hospital6.9 mi
York District Hospital12.3 mi
Pontefract Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr RW Harrison & Partners5.4 mi
GP capacity1,564 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
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 · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.6%Student2.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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 3.1 mi
Howden 4.3 mi
Selby 6.5 mi
J37 M62 6 mi
J37 M62 6.2 mi
J36 M62 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bubwith 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

Breighton 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
North Duffield 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cliffe (Selby) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hemingbrough 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (Selby) 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Seaton Ross 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barmby on the Marsh 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Howden 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Barlby 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Wheldrake 48 5.8 mi away ⇄
Holme upon Spalding Moor 41 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bubwith a nice place to live?

Bubwith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bubwith 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 Bubwith?

Bubwith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bubwith?

Among the top-rated schools in Bubwith is Bubwith Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bubwith in total.

Bubwith in context

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Postcode districts in Bubwith

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