Town Pop. 2,706

Living in Thorngumbald: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thorngumbald is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Thorngumbald places 2nd of 13 in the HU12 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. The HU12 district averages 42/100, putting Thorngumbald 5 points above its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HU12 postcode district.

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Thorngumbald scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
31.4 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 37 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 83% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Homestead Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Thorn Fields 8 crimes
  3. 3 Green Marsh Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Thorngumbald Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary7.1 mi
East Riding Community Hospital12.8 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryDr J A D Weir & Partners4.6 mi
GP capacity3,205 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)91.9%
available across East Riding of Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.2%Student3.4%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship9.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84.1%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
23
Hull Paragon Interchange 7.4 mi
Goxhill 7.4 mi
Thornton Abbey 7.7 mi
J5 M180 13.3 mi
J5 M180 13.9 mi
J4 M180 19.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £218,500 26
Semi-detached £199,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£155k £183k £211k £239k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Burstwick 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hedon 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Paull 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Keyingham 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Preston (East Riding of Yorkshire) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ottringham 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bilton 60 5.1 mi away ⇄
Sproatley 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Roos 34 5.7 mi away ⇄
East Halton 39 5.9 mi away ⇄
North Killingholme 32 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorngumbald a nice place to live?

Thorngumbald has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thorngumbald is 47/100, 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 Thorngumbald?

Thorngumbald is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thorngumbald?

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

What are house prices like in Thorngumbald?

The current median house price in Thorngumbald is £218,500, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £199,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thorngumbald in context

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Postcode districts in Thorngumbald

HU12 42 ⇄

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