Town Pop. 456

Living in Ottringham: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ottringham comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 13 scored places in the HU12 postcode district.

The HU12 district averages 42/100, putting Ottringham 10 points below its own postcode area. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HU12 postcode district.

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Ottringham scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
144.7 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 29 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Little Dam Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Church View 5 crimes
  3. 3 Boyes Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.446 · PM2.5 6.496 · PM10 11.578 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary11.6 mi
East Riding Community Hospital17.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital25.2 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%
Nearest GP surgeryHolderness Health5.1 mi
GP capacity1,678 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired30%Student3.4%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship9.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Grimsby Docks 8.7 mi
New Clee 8.7 mi
Healing 8.8 mi
J5 M180 15.5 mi
J5 M180 16.2 mi
J4 M180 22.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Ottringham 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

Keyingham 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Patrington Haven 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Patrington 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burstwick 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Roos 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hollym 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Withernsea 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Riding of Yorkshire) 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hedon 46 5.5 mi away ⇄
Holmpton 38 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ottringham a nice place to live?

Ottringham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ottringham is 32/100, 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 Ottringham?

Ottringham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ottringham in context

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Postcode districts in Ottringham

HU12 42 ⇄

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