Town Pop. 20,336

Living in Goole: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Goole scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Goole most outperforms the national norm: 77/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 33/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the DN14 postcode district, Goole ranks 2nd. The DN14 district averages 48/100, putting Goole 6 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Goole sits 22 points above the DN14 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see DN14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
33
125.7 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 1,012 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Shoplifting 326 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 223 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 194 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 182 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 620 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 151 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 119 crimes
  3. 3 Paradise Place 118 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13 µg/m³
69
Green Space 84
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 17
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
46
9 schools in area · 10 within 4km
7Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Airmyn Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Boothferry Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Goole AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kingsway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Marshlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Riverside Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School GoolePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospitalin area
Scunthorpe General Hospital10.7 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary13.9 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,894 patients per GP
3dentists6pharmacies

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 427 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed3.7%Retired23.4%Student2.9%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.5%Skilled & technical28.9%Routine & elementary48.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.6%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership58.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
40
Goole 0.2 mi
Saltmarshe 3.1 mi
Rawcliffe 3.6 mi
J36 M62 1 mi
J36 M62 1.5 mi
J37 M62 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
77
Pubs & Bars Ample 16
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 55
Takeaways Ample 19
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £145,000 126
Detached £235,000 14
Semi-detached £175,000 49
Terraced £104,000 61
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£98k £168k £240k £310k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Airmyn 31 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Booth 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swinefleet 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe Bridge 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Howden 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Reedness 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Barmby on the Marsh 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Drax 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Eastrington 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Barlow 46 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Goole a nice place to live?

Goole is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Goole 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 Goole?

Goole has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 33/100. There were 2,557 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Goole?

Among the top-rated schools in Goole are Airmyn Park Primary School, Boothferry Primary School and Goole Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Goole in total.

What are house prices like in Goole?

The current median house price in Goole is £145,000, around 49% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £235,000, semi-detached £175,000, terraced £104,000. There were 126 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Goole in context

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Postcode districts in Goole

DN14 48 ⇄

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