City Pop. 1,749

Living in Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) places 2nd of 13 in the HU12 postcode district. Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 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. The HU12 district averages 42/100, putting Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 5 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see HU12 postcode district.

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Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
60 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 56 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oak Tree Estate 12 crimes
  2. 2 Ness Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Eldon Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 7.749 · PM2.5 6.89 · PM10 11.984 µg/m³
71
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
4 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Hedon Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Preston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hedon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Holderness AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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 Infirmary6.1 mi
East Riding Community Hospital10.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr J A D Weir & Partners2.7 mi
GP capacity2,820 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate48.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired37.5%Student3.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship8.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership78%
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
23
Hull Paragon Interchange 6.2 mi
New Holland 7.6 mi
Goxhill 7.9 mi
J5 M180 14.4 mi
J5 M180 15 mi
J38 M62 19.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £183,000 19
Semi-detached £151,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£150k £190k £232k £273k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hedon 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bilton 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sproatley 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burstwick 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Paull 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Keyingham 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 5.6 mi away ⇄
Aldbrough 30 6.1 mi away ⇄
Ottringham 32 6.2 mi away ⇄
Roos 34 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) is 47/100, 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 Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) are Hedon Nursery School and Preston Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire)?

The current median house price in Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) is £183,000, around 36% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £151,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire)

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