Town Pop. 390

Living in Shiptonthorpe: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shiptonthorpe scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 25/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the YO43 postcode district, Shiptonthorpe ranks 3rd. The YO43 district averages 40/100, putting Shiptonthorpe 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 18 points above the YO43 district's 21/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: YO43 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
182.1 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 35 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pasture Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Shipton Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.087 · PM2.5 5.871 · PM10 10.796 µg/m³
77
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital12 mi
Goole and District Hospital13 mi
York District Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Weighton1.7 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.5%Student2.3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
14
Gilberdyke 9.2 mi
Eastrington 9.2 mi
Broomfleet 9.7 mi
J38 M62 7.6 mi
J38 M62 7.8 mi
J37 M62 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shiptonthorpe 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

Market Weighton 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Goodmanham 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hayton (East Riding of Yorkshire) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sancton 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holme upon Spalding Moor 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pocklington 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Ross 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
High Garth 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
North Newbald 29 5.6 mi away ⇄
Barmby Moor 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hotham 28 6.2 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiptonthorpe a nice place to live?

Shiptonthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shiptonthorpe is 45/100, 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 Shiptonthorpe?

Shiptonthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shiptonthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Shiptonthorpe

YO43 40 ⇄

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