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Living in Sproatley: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sproatley comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the HU11 postcode district, Sproatley ranks 3rd. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the HU11 district's 44/100. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU11 postcode district.

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Sproatley scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
71.1 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 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 72% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  3. 3 Ash Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sproatley Endowed Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary7.4 mi
East Riding Community Hospital9.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryLaurbel Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity3,252 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired38.2%Student3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.2%Apprenticeship10.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
Hull Paragon Interchange 7.3 mi
Cottingham 8.8 mi
New Holland 9.4 mi
J5 M180 16.8 mi
J5 M180 17.3 mi
J38 M62 19.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £239,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£201k £245k £289k £333k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bilton 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Withernwick 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hedon 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Aldbrough 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Skirlaugh 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Burstwick 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Paull 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Great Cowden 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sproatley a nice place to live?

Sproatley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sproatley is 43/100, 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 Sproatley?

Sproatley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sproatley?

Among the top-rated schools in Sproatley is Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sproatley in total.

What are house prices like in Sproatley?

The current median house price in Sproatley is £239,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

Sproatley in context

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Postcode districts in Sproatley

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