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Living in Tickton: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tickton comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the HU17 postcode district.

The HU17 district averages 58/100, putting Tickton 9 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Tickton sits 25 points above the HU17 district figure of 74/100. Safety (88) and economic health (87) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU17 postcode district.

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Tickton scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Pauls Drive 22 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 Carr Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.434 · PM2.5 6.267 · PM10 11.24 µg/m³
75
Green Space 35
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Tickton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital1.1 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary8 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryGreengates Medical Group2 mi
GP capacity1,721 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
99
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)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed1.4%Retired34.7%Student4%Other inactive3.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership86.5%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
20
Beverley 2.2 mi
Arram 2.4 mi
Cottingham 5.7 mi
J38 M62 13.4 mi
J38 M62 13.8 mi
J5 M180 19 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
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 Tickton 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

Hull Bridge 46 0.9 mi away ⇄
Routh 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Leconfield 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodmansey 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Leven (East Riding of Yorkshire) 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Long Riston 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dunswell 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brandesburton 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Skirlaugh 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Walkington 46 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tickton a nice place to live?

Tickton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tickton is 49/100, 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 Tickton?

Tickton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tickton?

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

Tickton in context

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Postcode districts in Tickton

HU17 58 ⇄

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