Town Pop. 1,444

Living in Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire): Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the DN14 postcode district scores higher. Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) leads all 20.

It scores 10 points above the DN14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. On broadband specifically, Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) sits 36 points above the DN14 district figure of 63/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN14 postcode district.

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Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
34.6 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 19 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Waterside 6 crimes
  2. 2 Willow Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Little Orchard 4 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.914 · PM2.5 6.796 · PM10 12.046 µg/m³
73
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Riverside Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hook Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital0.9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital11.4 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary16.5 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryBartholomew Medical Group1.1 mi
GP capacity2,894 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
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 · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2%Retired30.9%Student2.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary29.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership87.8%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
21
Goole 1.5 mi
Saltmarshe 1.6 mi
Howden 3.1 mi
J37 M62 1.2 mi
J37 M62 1.2 mi
J36 M62 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£244k £260k £276k £292k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Goole 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Booth 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Howden 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swinefleet 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Airmyn 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Reedness 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eastrington 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe Bridge 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Barmby on the Marsh 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Gilberdyke 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Drax 40 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 58/100, 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 Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) is Riverside Special School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

The current median house price in Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%.

Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Hook (East Riding of Yorkshire)

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