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Living in Hornsea: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hornsea comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 42/100 against a town median of 67/100.

On broadband specifically, Hornsea sits 31 points above the HU18 district figure of 67/100. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (27) and healthcare (28). For the surrounding area, see HU18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
76 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 292 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 76 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 60 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Strawberry Gardens 71 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 31 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 29 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
77
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
32
4 schools in area
1Outstanding3Good
  • Hornsea Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Hornsea Burton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hornsea Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hornsea School and Language CollegeSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital10 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary12.8 mi
Scarborough Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,175 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 236 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate44.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired38.7%Student3.2%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.6%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary31.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership72.4%
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
27
Arram 10.6 mi
Hutton Cranswick 11.2 mi
Nafferton 11.2 mi
J38 M62 22.6 mi
J38 M62 23.1 mi
J5 M180 24.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £207,000 78
Detached £275,000 31
Semi-detached £185,000 22
Terraced £180,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£121k £184k £248k £311k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sigglesthorne 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Cowden 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Skipsea 24 4.3 mi away ⇄
Nunkeeling 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Withernwick 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brandesburton 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Long Riston 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Aldbrough 30 6.1 mi away ⇄
Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) 54 6.1 mi away ⇄
Beeford 38 6.2 mi away ⇄
Ulrome 26 6.2 mi away ⇄
Skirlaugh 42 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hornsea a nice place to live?

Hornsea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hornsea is 50/100, 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 Hornsea?

Hornsea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 590 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hornsea?

Among the top-rated schools in Hornsea are Hornsea Nursery School, Hornsea Burton Primary School and Hornsea Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hornsea in total.

What are house prices like in Hornsea?

The current median house price in Hornsea is £207,000, around 27% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £275,000, semi-detached £185,000, terraced £180,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 78 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hornsea in context

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

Postcode districts in Hornsea

HU18 49 ⇄

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