Town Pop. 682

Living in Skidby: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Skidby is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. It scores 8 points below the HU16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100.

Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (16), transport (25) and schools (27). That puts Skidby in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU16 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Skidby scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
68.9 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 26 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wood Hill Way 13 crimes
  2. 2 Westfield Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 20
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital4.6 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary4.9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryKing Street Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity3,451 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
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired38.3%Student1.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.1%
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
25
Cottingham 2.3 mi
Beverley 4 mi
Hessle 5 mi
J38 M62 8.6 mi
J38 M62 9.1 mi
J5 M180 14.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
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 Skidby 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

Cottingham 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Weighton 33 1.8 mi away ⇄
Walkington 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Willerby and Anlaby 68 2.6 mi away ⇄
Swanland 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dunswell 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woodmansey 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hessle 61 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Ferriby 63 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bishop Burton and Cherry Burton 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Skidby a nice place to live?

Skidby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Skidby is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Skidby?

Skidby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skidby?

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

Skidby in context

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Postcode districts in Skidby

HU16 60 ⇄

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