Town Pop. 5,623

Living in Withernsea: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Withernsea comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Withernsea most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

No other settlement in the HU19 postcode district scores higher. Withernsea leads all 3. On broadband specifically, Withernsea sits 41 points above the HU19 district figure of 54/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
112.8 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 320 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 81 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 100 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cherry Tree Avenue 40 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 37 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 35 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Withernsea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Withernsea High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary15.2 mi
East Riding Community Hospital19.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital29.8 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,209 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 141 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
20
Employment rate41.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.4%Unemployed3.7%Retired35.2%Student3.1%Other inactive16.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.1%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary39.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.5%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership62.7%
Among the most-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
26
New Clee 11.3 mi
Grimsby Docks 11.5 mi
Cleethorpes 11.7 mi
J5 M180 20.4 mi
J5 M180 21.1 mi
J4 M180 27 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £132,000 55
Semi-detached £140,000 13
Terraced £125,500 34
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£108k £152k £197k £242k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hollym 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Tunstall (East Riding of Yorkshire) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holmpton 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Roos 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Patrington 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Patrington Haven 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ottringham 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Keyingham 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Easington (East Riding of Yorkshire) 40 6.1 mi away ⇄
Burton Pidsea 36 6.1 mi away ⇄
Burstwick 43 7.0 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 8.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Withernsea a nice place to live?

Withernsea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Withernsea is 40/100, 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 Withernsea?

Withernsea has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 634 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Withernsea?

Among the top-rated schools in Withernsea is Withernsea Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Withernsea in total.

What are house prices like in Withernsea?

The current median house price in Withernsea is £132,000, around 54% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £140,000, terraced £125,500. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Withernsea in context

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Postcode districts in Withernsea

HU19 36 ⇄

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