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Living in Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the YO42 postcode district. Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) sits 71 points above the YO42 district figure of 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO42 postcode district.

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Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
145.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 33 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 General Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.182 · PM2.5 5.808 · PM10 10.561 µg/m³
77
Green Space 47
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital9.9 mi
Goole and District Hospital11.6 mi
East Riding Community Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beckside Centre4.2 mi
GP capacity1,246 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired30.5%Student3.8%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
8
Wressle 8.4 mi
Howden 8.5 mi
Eastrington 9.7 mi
J37 M62 10.5 mi
J37 M62 10.8 mi
J38 M62 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 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

Seaton Ross 46 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sutton upon Derwent 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barmby Moor 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pocklington 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wheldrake 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Holme upon Spalding Moor 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Elvington 55 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bubwith 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
North Duffield 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Breighton 0 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 45/100, 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 Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) is Melbourne Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) in total.

Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire)

YO42 43 ⇄

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