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Living in Lockington: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lockington scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 25/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Lockington places 16th of 22 in the YO25 postcode district. The YO25 district averages 43/100, putting Lockington 8 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Lockington sits 30 points above the YO25 district figure of 59/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO25 postcode district.

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Lockington scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
87.4 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 26 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cranswick Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Shipton Crescent 6 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital4.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary12.4 mi
Goole and District Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Beverley Medical Centre4.2 mi
GP capacity1,441 patients per GP
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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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed2%Retired14.2%Student6%Other inactive13.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical41.4%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership55.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Arram 3 mi
Hutton Cranswick 3.7 mi
Beverley 5.4 mi
J38 M62 12.3 mi
J38 M62 12.6 mi
J37 M62 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lockington in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Lund 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Leconfield 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Middleton-on-the-Wolds 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hutton Cranswick 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hull Bridge 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 5.3 mi away ⇄
Tickton 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Kelleythorpe 54 5.9 mi away ⇄
Walkington 46 6.3 mi away ⇄
Routh 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Driffield 59 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lockington a nice place to live?

Lockington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lockington is 35/100, 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 Lockington?

Lockington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 18,065 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lockington?

Among the top-rated schools in Lockington is Lockington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lockington in total.

Lockington in context

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Postcode districts in Lockington

YO25 43 ⇄

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