Town Pop. 15,433

Living in Hessle: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hessle is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 53/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the HU10 postcode district, Hessle scores lowest. Notably, nothing falls below 48/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The HU10 district averages 67/100, putting Hessle 6 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
53
98.2 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 606 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Shoplifting 171 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Public order 156 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 122 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 324 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 96 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 78 crimes
  3. 3 Bethune Avenue 60 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
58
10 schools in area · 23 within 4km
2Outstanding7Good1Ungraded
  • Christopher Pickering Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Ganton SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • All Saints Church of England Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • All Saints Church of England Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Rokeby Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sirius Academy WestSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Anne's School and Sixth Form CollegeSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Anlaby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
64
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary2.6 mi
East Riding Community Hospital8 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
2 GP surgeries in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,034 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

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
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 381 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.2%Student3.6%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
62
Hessle 0.6 mi
Barton-on-Humber 2.5 mi
Barrow Haven 2.8 mi
J5 M180 9.7 mi
J5 M180 9.8 mi
J38 M62 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Adequate 5
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 £201,000 120
Detached £300,000 31
Semi-detached £193,000 39
Terraced £172,500 46
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£144k £222k £301k £379k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Willerby and Anlaby 68 1.8 mi away ⇄
Swanland 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
North Ferriby 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barton-upon-Humber 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
New Holland 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cottingham 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Humber 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
South Ferriby 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Skidby 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ferriby Sluice 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) 59 4.9 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hessle a nice place to live?

Hessle is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hessle is 61/100, 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 Hessle?

Hessle has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 1,515 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hessle?

Among the top-rated schools in Hessle are Christopher Pickering Primary School and Ganton School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Hessle in total.

What are house prices like in Hessle?

The current median house price in Hessle is £201,000, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £300,000, semi-detached £193,000, terraced £172,500. There were 120 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hessle in context

See where Hessle ranks among the best places to live in East Riding of Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Hessle

HU10 67 ⇄
HU13 62 ⇄
HU14 64 ⇄

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