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Living in Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 40/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Broadband is where Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 34/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the HU12 postcode district, Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) ranks 7th. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the HU12 district's 44/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see HU12 postcode district.

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Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
159.5 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 37 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Albert Terrace 15 crimes
  2. 2 Humber Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Firtholme Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Easington CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary19.8 mi
East Riding Community Hospital25 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital32.1 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryHolderness Health6.1 mi
GP capacity1,998 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed3.3%Retired31.3%Student2.8%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical39.2%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the most-deprived 23% 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
6
Cleethorpes 8.7 mi
New Clee 9.1 mi
Grimsby Docks 9.6 mi
J5 M180 21.9 mi
J5 M180 22.6 mi
J4 M180 28.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) 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

Holmpton 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hollym 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Patrington 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Patrington Haven 34 6.0 mi away ⇄
Withernsea 40 6.1 mi away ⇄
Ottringham 32 8.5 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Riding of Yorkshire) 0 8.9 mi away ⇄
Roos 34 9.3 mi away ⇄
Cleethorpes 59 9.3 mi away ⇄
Keyingham 42 9.8 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 11 mi away ⇄
Grimsby 60 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) a nice place to live?

Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 40/100, 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 Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire)

HU12 42 ⇄

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