Town Pop. 685

Living in Paull: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Paull comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Paull most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 26/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the HU12 postcode district. Paull is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Paull sits 55 points above the HU12 district figure of 44/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU12 postcode district.

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Paull scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
81.8 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 30 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Draper'S Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Beech Rise 8 crimes
  3. 3 Green Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.752 · PM2.5 6.79 · PM10 11.822 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Paull Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsHull Royal Infirmary5.2 mi
East Riding Community Hospital11.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr J A D Weir & Partners3 mi
GP capacity2,387 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate46.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.9%Unemployed3.6%Retired32.6%Student4.4%Other inactive12.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.1%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary39.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership59.3%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
13
Hull Paragon Interchange 5.1 mi
Goxhill 5.2 mi
New Holland 5.4 mi
J5 M180 11.5 mi
J5 M180 12.1 mi
J4 M180 17.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Paull 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

Hedon 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burstwick 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
East Halton 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bilton 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Goxhill 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
North Killingholme 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Keyingham 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 5.2 mi away ⇄
New Holland 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sproatley 43 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Paull a nice place to live?

Paull has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Paull 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 Paull?

Paull is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Paull?

Among the top-rated schools in Paull is Paull Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Paull in total.

Paull in context

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Postcode districts in Paull

HU12 42 ⇄

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