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Living in Dunswell: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dunswell is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Dunswell most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 43/100 versus a median of 88/100.

The HU6 district averages 63/100, putting Dunswell 9 points below its own postcode area. That puts Dunswell in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HU6 postcode district.

54
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Dunswell scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
441.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 711% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 34 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 756% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 784% above national average
Shoplifting 10 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 23 crimes
  2. 2 North Moor Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 St David'S Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.912 · PM2.5 6.745 · PM10 12.044 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
55
3 schools in area · 31 within 4km
3Good
  • Dunswell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kingswood Parks Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thorpepark AcademyPrimary · 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
51
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary3.6 mi
East Riding Community Hospital3.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryHaxby Group Hull0.8 mi
GP capacity2,924 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
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 · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired29.6%Student2.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship9.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership86%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
56
Cottingham 1.9 mi
Beverley 3.5 mi
Hull Paragon Interchange 4.1 mi
J38 M62 12.3 mi
J38 M62 12.9 mi
J5 M180 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dunswell 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

Woodmansey 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cottingham 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 3.2 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Skidby 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hull Bridge 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tickton 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Willerby and Anlaby 68 4.5 mi away ⇄
Walkington 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Skirlaugh 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bilton 60 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunswell a nice place to live?

Dunswell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dunswell is 54/100, 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 Dunswell?

Dunswell has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunswell?

Among the top-rated schools in Dunswell are Dunswell Primary School, Kingswood Parks Primary School and Thorpepark Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Dunswell in total.

Dunswell in context

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Postcode districts in Dunswell

HU6 63 ⇄

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