Town Pop. 2,151

Living in Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the HU17 postcode district, Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) ranks 2nd.

Its broadband score runs 20 points above the HU17 district's 74/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95) and economic health (81). Lifestyle (10), schools (15) and transport (19) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see HU17 postcode district.

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Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
25.1 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 29 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 88% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 North Street 9 crimes
  2. 2 West Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Westlands Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.582 · PM2.5 6.013 · PM10 10.875 µg/m³
76
Green Space 56
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Leven Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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
48
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital4.1 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary9.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.8 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 capacity1,577 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2%Retired37.3%Student3.4%Other inactive5.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership86%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
19
Arram 4.5 mi
Beverley 5.5 mi
Hutton Cranswick 6.6 mi
J38 M62 16.6 mi
J38 M62 17.1 mi
J5 M180 21.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
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 £275,000 27
Detached £285,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£181k £226k £274k £319k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Routh 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Brandesburton 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Long Riston 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Nunkeeling 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sigglesthorne 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tickton 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Skirlaugh 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hull Bridge 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Frodingham 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Leconfield 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 54/100, 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 Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

The current median house price in Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire)

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