Town Pop. 3,903

Living in Swanland: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swanland comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Swanland places 3rd of 4 in the HU14 postcode district.

The HU14 district averages 64/100, putting Swanland 5 points below its own postcode area. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (99), safety (93) and economic health (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: HU14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 69 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 19 crimes
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  1. 1 Nursery Close 22 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 21 crimes
  3. 3 Church Mews 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 90
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Swanland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary5 mi
East Riding Community Hospital7.9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Robert Mitchell1.2 mi
GP capacity2,027 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed54%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.1%Student3.9%Other inactive6.6%
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary13.5%
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership86.2%
Among the least-deprived 6% 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
33
Ferriby 1.6 mi
Hessle 2.5 mi
Brough 3.7 mi
J38 M62 7.6 mi
J38 M62 8.2 mi
J5 M180 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
85
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £360,000 35
Detached £542,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£227k £361k £500k £635k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swanland a nice place to live?

Swanland is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Swanland is 59/100, 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 Swanland?

Swanland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Swanland?

The current median house price in Swanland is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £542,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 35 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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