Town Pop. 325

Living in Gowdall: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gowdall comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100. Among the 20 scored places sharing the DN14 postcode district, Gowdall ranks 9th.

The DN14 district averages 48/100, putting Gowdall 7 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Gowdall sits 9 points above the DN14 district figure of 63/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DN14 postcode district.

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Gowdall scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
147.7 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 18 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Gowdall Broach 6 crimes
  2. 2 High Meadow 5 crimes
  3. 3 Lodge Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.334 · PM2.5 6.625 · PM10 12.135 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
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 · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • The Snaith SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital7.4 mi
Pontefract Hospital9.9 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary11.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgerySnaith and Rawcliffe Medical Group1.4 mi
GP capacity966 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.6%Student3.6%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership88.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
15
Snaith 1.3 mi
Hensall 2.3 mi
Rawcliffe 4.1 mi
J35 M62 3.2 mi
J34 M62 3.7 mi
J7 M18 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Gowdall 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

Hirst Courtney 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Snaith 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pollington 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Selby) 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Camblesforth 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hensall 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Selby) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Eggborough 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burn 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barlow 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Drax 40 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gowdall a nice place to live?

Gowdall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gowdall 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 Gowdall?

Gowdall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gowdall?

Among the top-rated schools in Gowdall is The Snaith School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gowdall in total.

Gowdall in context

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Postcode districts in Gowdall

DN14 48 ⇄

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