Town Pop. 579

Living in Hensall: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hensall scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the DN14 postcode district, Hensall ranks 14th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 9 points below the DN14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN14 postcode district.

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Hensall scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
666.7 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 127 crimes
↑ 559% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 105 crimes
↑ 1093% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 44 crimes
↑ 1018% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↑ 735% above national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 1134% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Garth 19 crimes
  3. 3 Weeland Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Hensall Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital6.8 mi
Goole and District Hospital9.3 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary11.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgerySnaith and Rawcliffe Medical Group4.4 mi
GP capacity1,638 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.3%Student3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership78.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
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
Hensall 1 mi
Whitley Bridge 1.6 mi
Snaith 4.2 mi
J34 M62 1.5 mi
J34 M62 1.9 mi
J33 M62 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Hensall 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

Eggborough 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kellington 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Selby) 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Beal 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burn 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hirst Courtney 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gowdall 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kellingley 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pollington 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brayton 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Willoughby 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Womersley 31 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hensall a nice place to live?

Hensall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hensall is 39/100, 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 Hensall?

Hensall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 386 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hensall?

Among the top-rated schools in Hensall is Hensall Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hensall in total.

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Postcode districts in Hensall

DN14 48 ⇄

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