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Living in Long Riston: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Long Riston is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Long Riston most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the HU11 postcode district. Long Riston is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the HU11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU11 postcode district.

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Long Riston scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 885% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arnold Lane East 39 crimes
  2. 2 Hornsea Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Riston Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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 Hospital4.9 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary8.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital24.1 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Leven and Beeford Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,577 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.6%Student2.8%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
6
Beverley 5.7 mi
Arram 5.8 mi
Cottingham 7.5 mi
J38 M62 16.8 mi
J38 M62 17.4 mi
J5 M180 19.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Long Riston 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

Skirlaugh 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Routh 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sigglesthorne 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brandesburton 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tickton 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nunkeeling 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Withernwick 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hull Bridge 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Woodmansey 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dunswell 54 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Riston a nice place to live?

Long Riston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Riston is 40/100, 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 Long Riston?

Long Riston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Riston?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Riston is Riston Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Long Riston in total.

Long Riston in context

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Postcode districts in Long Riston

HU11 45 ⇄

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