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Living in Roos: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Roos comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the HU12 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the HU12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). Wider context for the surrounding area: HU12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
120 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 39 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highland Grange 16 crimes
  2. 2 Kilnhouse Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 Dalton Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.478 · PM2.5 6.188 · PM10 11.069 µg/m³
76
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Roos Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Infirmary12.5 mi
East Riding Community Hospital16.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital27.6 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryHolderness Health3.7 mi
GP capacity2,283 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired36.7%Student2.4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.4%Skilled & technical40.6%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.1%
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
8
New Clee 12.3 mi
Grimsby Docks 12.4 mi
Hull Paragon Interchange 12.4 mi
J5 M180 18.7 mi
J5 M180 19.4 mi
J4 M180 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Roos 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

Tunstall (East Riding of Yorkshire) 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Withernsea 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ottringham 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Keyingham 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Burstwick 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hollym 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Patrington 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Patrington Haven 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 5.7 mi away ⇄
Aldbrough 30 6.0 mi away ⇄
Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 47 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roos a nice place to live?

Roos has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Roos is 34/100, 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 Roos?

Roos is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Roos?

Among the top-rated schools in Roos is Roos Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Roos in total.

Roos in context

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Postcode districts in Roos

HU12 42 ⇄

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