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Living in Woodmansey: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodmansey is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Woodmansey most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Woodmansey places 4th of 8 in the HU17 postcode district. Against the wider HU17 district average of 58/100, that is 10 points below. On broadband specifically, Woodmansey sits 25 points above the HU17 district figure of 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HU17 postcode district.

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Woodmansey scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
449.4 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 120 crimes
↑ 710% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 660% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Peters Way 30 crimes
  2. 2 Spruce Avenue 24 crimes
  3. 3 Shopeth Way 17 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • Dunswell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Woodmansey Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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
33
A&E departmentsEast Riding Community Hospital1.4 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary4.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital19.3 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 surgeryHaxby Group Hull1.8 mi
GP capacity2,599 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
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.5%Student3.3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.3%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Beverley 2.1 mi
Cottingham 2.8 mi
Arram 4.7 mi
J38 M62 12.1 mi
J38 M62 12.6 mi
J5 M180 16.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodmansey 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

Dunswell 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wawne 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Beverley 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hull Bridge 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tickton 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cottingham 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Skidby 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Walkington 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Routh 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Leconfield 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kingston upon Hull 61 4.6 mi away ⇄
Long Riston 40 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodmansey a nice place to live?

Woodmansey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodmansey is 48/100, 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 Woodmansey?

Woodmansey has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodmansey?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodmansey are Dunswell Primary School and Woodmansey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Woodmansey in total.

Woodmansey in context

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Postcode districts in Woodmansey

HU17 58 ⇄

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