Town Pop. 1,622

Living in Burstwick: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burstwick comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Burstwick most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the HU12 postcode district, Burstwick ranks 5th. Burstwick is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Burstwick sits 54 points above the HU12 district figure of 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HU12 postcode district.

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Burstwick scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
59.2 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 58 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 84% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fieldend Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Beech Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Nettleton Garth 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Burstwick Community 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
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary8.7 mi
East Riding Community Hospital13.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr J A D Weir & Partners5.4 mi
GP capacity3,205 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.7%Student3.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
10
Hull Paragon Interchange 8.5 mi
Goxhill 9.1 mi
New Holland 9.3 mi
J5 M180 15 mi
J5 M180 15.6 mi
J4 M180 21.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £175,000 15
Semi-detached £175,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£158k £173k £188k £202k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thorngumbald 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Keyingham 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hedon 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ottringham 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Paull 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Roos 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sproatley 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bilton 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Riding of Yorkshire) 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Patrington 38 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burstwick a nice place to live?

Burstwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burstwick is 43/100, 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 Burstwick?

Burstwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burstwick?

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

What are house prices like in Burstwick?

The current median house price in Burstwick is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Burstwick

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