Town Pop. 1,481

Living in Skirlaugh: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Skirlaugh comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. 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 lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Skirlaugh places 4th of 9 in the HU11 postcode district. Skirlaugh is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 5/100 for lifestyle, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Skirlaugh sits 55 points above the HU11 district figure of 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HU11 postcode district.

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Skirlaugh scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
83.7 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 62 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sandringham Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Mallard Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Willow Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.727 · PM2.5 6.522 · PM10 11.705 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Skirlaugh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital5.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary7.2 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Rajeev Raut3.4 mi
GP capacity2,603 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 · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.4%Student2.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship8.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
11
Beverley 6.3 mi
Cottingham 6.9 mi
Arram 7.2 mi
J38 M62 17.1 mi
J38 M62 17.6 mi
J5 M180 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 14
Semi-detached £243,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£201k £216k £232k £247k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Long Riston 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Withernwick 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Routh 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sigglesthorne 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bilton 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sproatley 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tickton 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Woodmansey 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dunswell 54 5.0 mi away ⇄
Brandesburton 46 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Skirlaugh a nice place to live?

Skirlaugh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Skirlaugh is 42/100, 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 Skirlaugh?

Skirlaugh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skirlaugh?

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

What are house prices like in Skirlaugh?

The current median house price in Skirlaugh is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £243,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Skirlaugh

HU11 45 ⇄

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