Town Pop. 322

Living in Sancton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sancton scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Sancton most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the YO43 postcode district.

The YO43 district averages 40/100, putting Sancton 6 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Sancton sits 49 points above the YO43 district figure of 36/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the YO43 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
341.6 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 57 crimes
↑ 432% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 585% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 17 crimes
  2. 2 Elliot Way 12 crimes
  3. 3 Cliffe Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.187 · PM2.5 6.104 · PM10 11.047 µg/m³
76
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital8.9 mi
Goole and District Hospital12.9 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary13 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 surgeryMarket Weighton2.2 mi
GP capacity2,161 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate66.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired21.5%Student3.8%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)21.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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
10
Broomfleet 7.2 mi
Gilberdyke 7.6 mi
Brough 8.3 mi
J38 M62 5.2 mi
J38 M62 5.3 mi
J37 M62 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Sancton 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

North Newbald 29 1.8 mi away ⇄
Market Weighton 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Goodmanham 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hotham 28 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shiptonthorpe 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
North Cave 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
High Garth 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
South Cave 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Newport (East Riding of Yorkshire) 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Holme upon Spalding Moor 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Walkington 46 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sancton a nice place to live?

Sancton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sancton is 46/100, 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 Sancton?

Sancton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Sancton in context

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Postcode districts in Sancton

YO43 40 ⇄

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