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Living in Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) comes out at 43/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 42/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) places 5th of 6 in the YO42 postcode district. Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a place of extremes: 95/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) sits 17 points above the YO42 district figure of 78/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO42 postcode district.

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Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  2. 2 Galecarr Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Marketbridge Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.035 · PM2.5 5.668 · PM10 10.867 µg/m³
77
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital13.4 mi
York District Hospital14.1 mi
East Riding Community Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beckside Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,454 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.6%Student3.2%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership87%
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
4
Eastrington 10.2 mi
Howden 10.4 mi
Gilberdyke 10.6 mi
J38 M62 9.4 mi
J38 M62 9.7 mi
J37 M62 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) 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

Pocklington 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shiptonthorpe 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barmby Moor 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Seaton Ross 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Market Weighton 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 4.5 mi away ⇄
Goodmanham 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Holme upon Spalding Moor 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bishop Wilton 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Sancton 46 6.3 mi away ⇄
High Garth 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) a nice place to live?

Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 43/100, 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 Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 18,065 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire)

YO42 43 ⇄

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