Town Pop. 115

Living in Garton-on-the-Wolds: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Garton-on-the-Wolds is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Garton-on-the-Wolds places 6th of 22 in the YO25 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from lifestyle (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 69 points above the YO25 district's 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO25 postcode district.

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Garton-on-the-Wolds scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
460.9 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 21 crimes
↑ 448% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 1023% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 703% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 540% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 806% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dead Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Shepherds Croft 7 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.658 · PM2.5 5.353 · PM10 9.969 µg/m³
79
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital11.9 mi
Scarborough Hospital18 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary19.8 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Park Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,488 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 · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed0.4%Retired30.2%Student3%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership59.5%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Driffield 3.1 mi
Nafferton 4.8 mi
Hutton Cranswick 5.3 mi
J38 M62 18.7 mi
J38 M62 18.8 mi
J37 M62 24.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars None
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 Garton-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

Kelleythorpe 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Driffield 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wetwang 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Nafferton 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (East Riding of Yorkshire) 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hutton Cranswick 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kilham 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Middleton-on-the-Wolds 37 6.5 mi away ⇄
Fridaythorpe 32 6.6 mi away ⇄
Lund 33 7.1 mi away ⇄
Weaverthorpe 35 7.1 mi away ⇄
Foston on the Wolds 36 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Garton-on-the-Wolds a nice place to live?

Garton-on-the-Wolds has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Garton-on-the-Wolds 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 Garton-on-the-Wolds?

Garton-on-the-Wolds is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Garton-on-the-Wolds?

Among the top-rated schools in Garton-on-the-Wolds is Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Garton-on-the-Wolds in total.

Garton-on-the-Wolds in context

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Postcode districts in Garton-on-the-Wolds

YO25 43 ⇄

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