Town Pop. 2,321

Living in Holme upon Spalding Moor: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holme upon Spalding Moor is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Holme upon Spalding Moor places 5th of 7 in the YO43 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the YO43 district's 36/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO43 postcode district.

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Holme upon Spalding Moor scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
67.2 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 65 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snowdrop Garth 17 crimes
  2. 2 Moor End 14 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 11 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.43 · PM2.5 6.212 · PM10 11.373 µg/m³
75
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital8.8 mi
East Riding Community Hospital14.2 mi
York District Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Weighton4.6 mi
GP capacity1,531 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired29.5%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.6%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.7%
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
8
Eastrington 5.6 mi
Howden 6 mi
Gilberdyke 6.3 mi
J38 M62 5.9 mi
J38 M62 6.3 mi
J37 M62 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £273,000 21
Detached £332,475 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£168k £228k £289k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

High Garth 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Seaton Ross 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shiptonthorpe 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Market Weighton 50 4.8 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Eastrington 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Goodmanham 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Sancton 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bubwith 45 5.8 mi away ⇄
Breighton 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hotham 28 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holme upon Spalding Moor a nice place to live?

Holme upon Spalding Moor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holme upon Spalding Moor 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 Holme upon Spalding Moor?

Holme upon Spalding Moor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holme upon Spalding Moor?

Among the top-rated schools in Holme upon Spalding Moor is Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Holme upon Spalding Moor in total.

What are house prices like in Holme upon Spalding Moor?

The current median house price in Holme upon Spalding Moor is £273,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £332,475. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Holme upon Spalding Moor in context

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Postcode districts in Holme upon Spalding Moor

YO43 40 ⇄

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