Town Pop. 6,358

Living in Market Weighton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Market Weighton is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 96/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the YO43 postcode district scores higher. Market Weighton leads all 7.

It scores 10 points above the YO43 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. On broadband specifically, Market Weighton sits 60 points above the YO43 district figure of 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). For the surrounding area, see YO43 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
71.6 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 230 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 63 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 51 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glenfield Avenue 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 17 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area
3Good1Ungraded
  • Market Weighton Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Market Weighton SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital9.8 mi
Goole and District Hospital12.6 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary14.5 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 capacity2,161 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 192 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.2%Student2.8%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Gilberdyke 8.4 mi
Broomfleet 8.5 mi
Eastrington 8.9 mi
J38 M62 6.4 mi
J38 M62 6.5 mi
J37 M62 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £237,000 73
Detached £300,000 35
Semi-detached £217,000 19
Terraced £167,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£156k £215k £277k £336k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Goodmanham 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shiptonthorpe 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sancton 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Newbald 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hotham 28 4.6 mi away ⇄
High Garth 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Holme upon Spalding Moor 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
North Cave 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Seaton Ross 46 6.4 mi away ⇄
Middleton-on-the-Wolds 37 6.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton 45 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Weighton a nice place to live?

Market Weighton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Market Weighton 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 Market Weighton?

Market Weighton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 455 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Market Weighton?

Among the top-rated schools in Market Weighton are Market Weighton Infant School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy and The Market Weighton School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Market Weighton in total.

What are house prices like in Market Weighton?

The current median house price in Market Weighton is £237,000, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £300,000, semi-detached £217,000, terraced £167,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 73 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Market Weighton in context

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

Postcode districts in Market Weighton

YO43 40 ⇄

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