Town Pop. 2,981

Living in Snaith: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Snaith scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 39/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Snaith places 3rd of 20 in the DN14 postcode district.

Safety (87) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Snaith in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DN14 postcode district.

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Snaith scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
65.1 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 86 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ings Lane 21 crimes
  2. 2 Market Place 12 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Balk Place 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.462 · PM2.5 6.731 · PM10 12.439 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Snaith Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Snaith SchoolSecondary · 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
39
A&E departmentsGoole and District Hospital6 mi
Pontefract Hospital11 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary11.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity966 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 108 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.3%Retired29%Student3.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
32
Snaith 0.3 mi
Rawcliffe 2.7 mi
Hensall 3.6 mi
J35 M62 1.8 mi
J7 M18 2.7 mi
J35 M62 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 26
Detached £320,000 12
Semi-detached £232,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£191k £247k £304k £359k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Gowdall 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Selby) 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hirst Courtney 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pollington 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Camblesforth 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Drax 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rawcliffe Bridge 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barlow 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hensall 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Burn 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Whitley (Selby) 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Snaith a nice place to live?

Snaith is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Snaith is 51/100, 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 Snaith?

Snaith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Snaith?

Among the top-rated schools in Snaith are Snaith Primary School, Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and The Snaith School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Snaith in total.

What are house prices like in Snaith?

The current median house price in Snaith is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £232,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Snaith in context

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Postcode districts in Snaith

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