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Living in Ferriby Sluice: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ferriby Sluice scores 41/100 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: 4/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the DN18 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. It scores 6 points below the DN18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. For the surrounding area, see DN18 postcode district.

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Ferriby Sluice scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
319.3 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 13 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 888% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 577% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 620% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Andrews Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Guildway Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 School Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.152 · PM2.5 6.786 · PM10 12.062 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • South Ferriby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary8 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital8 mi
East Riding Community Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Robert Mitchell3.3 mi
GP capacity2,027 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)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired30%Student2.7%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
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
13
Ferriby 2.9 mi
Barton-on-Humber 3.5 mi
Brough 4.1 mi
J5 M180 7.6 mi
J5 M180 7.8 mi
J38 M62 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Ferriby Sluice 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

South Ferriby 42 0.7 mi away ⇄
Saxby All Saints 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Winteringham 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Ferriby 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Winterton 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barton-upon-Humber 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Appleby 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swanland 59 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hessle 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferriby Sluice a nice place to live?

Ferriby Sluice has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ferriby Sluice is 41/100, 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 Ferriby Sluice?

Ferriby Sluice is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ferriby Sluice?

Among the top-rated schools in Ferriby Sluice is South Ferriby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ferriby Sluice in total.

Ferriby Sluice in context

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Postcode districts in Ferriby Sluice

DN18 47 ⇄

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