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Living in South Ferriby: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Ferriby is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

South Ferriby places 2nd of 3 in the DN18 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the DN18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN18 postcode district.

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South Ferriby scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
76.8 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 13 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Andrews Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Guildway Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 School Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • South Ferriby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary7.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital8.6 mi
East Riding Community Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Town Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity2,534 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired30%Student2.7%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership70.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
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
13
Barton-on-Humber 2.8 mi
Ferriby 2.9 mi
Hessle 4 mi
J5 M180 7.2 mi
J5 M180 7.4 mi
J4 M180 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
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 South Ferriby 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

Ferriby Sluice 41 0.7 mi away ⇄
Saxby All Saints 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barton-upon-Humber 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
North Ferriby 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winteringham 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Winterton 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Appleby 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Swanland 59 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hessle 61 4.4 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Ferriby a nice place to live?

South Ferriby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Ferriby 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 South Ferriby?

South Ferriby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Ferriby?

Among the top-rated schools in South Ferriby is South Ferriby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South Ferriby in total.

South Ferriby in context

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Postcode districts in South Ferriby

DN18 47 ⇄

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