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Living in Sutton upon Derwent: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton upon Derwent scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Sutton upon Derwent most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the YO41 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the YO41 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On broadband specifically, Sutton upon Derwent sits 73 points above the YO41 district figure of 22/100. For the surrounding area, see YO41 postcode district.

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Sutton upon Derwent scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
41.8 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 12 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1 crimes
↓ 86% below national average
Bicycle theft 1 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 1 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moorfield Way 5 crimes
  2. 2 Middle Street 4 crimes
  3. 3 Windmill Meadows 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.213 · PM2.5 5.649 · PM10 10.312 µg/m³
78
Green Space 40
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
6
A&E departmentsYork District Hospital7.4 mi
Goole and District Hospital13.4 mi
East Riding Community Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsYork And Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71%
Nearest GP surgeryElvington Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity735 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.2%Student2.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
York 7.6 mi
Wressle 9.7 mi
Poppleton 10.1 mi
J37 M62 12.5 mi
J37 M62 12.7 mi
J38 M62 13.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Sutton upon Derwent 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

Elvington 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wheldrake 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wilberfoss 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Melbourne (East Riding of Yorkshire) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dunnington 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barmby Moor 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Murton 54 4.7 mi away ⇄
Seaton Ross 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Stamford Bridge 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Full Sutton 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Osbaldwick 63 5.4 mi away ⇄
Escrick 44 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton upon Derwent a nice place to live?

Sutton upon Derwent has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton upon Derwent 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 Sutton upon Derwent?

Sutton upon Derwent is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 18,065 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton upon Derwent?

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

Sutton upon Derwent in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton upon Derwent

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