Town Pop. 154

Living in Foston on the Wolds: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Foston on the Wolds scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 14th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the YO25 postcode district.

The YO25 district averages 43/100, putting Foston on the Wolds 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see YO25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
357.1 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 31 crimes
↑ 505% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 187% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parklands 8 crimes
  2. 2 Rectory View 8 crimes
  3. 3 Howes Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.629 · PM2.5 5.406 · PM10 9.971 µg/m³
79
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital9.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary16.1 mi
Scarborough Hospital20.8 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Medical Centre - Driffield4.8 mi
GP capacity1,518 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.5%Student2.2%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.7%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership83.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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
Nafferton 3.1 mi
Driffield 4.6 mi
Hutton Cranswick 4.8 mi
J38 M62 20.4 mi
J38 M62 20.7 mi
J5 M180 27.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Foston on the Wolds 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

North Frodingham 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Beeford 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nafferton 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ulrome 26 4.2 mi away ⇄
Nunkeeling 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Burton Agnes 24 4.8 mi away ⇄
Driffield 59 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hutton Cranswick 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Skipsea 24 5.1 mi away ⇄
Brandesburton 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kelleythorpe 54 5.7 mi away ⇄
Kilham 40 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foston on the Wolds a nice place to live?

Foston on the Wolds has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foston on the Wolds is 36/100, 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 Foston on the Wolds?

Foston on the Wolds is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Foston on the Wolds in context

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Postcode districts in Foston on the Wolds

YO25 43 ⇄

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