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Area guide · East Yorkshire

Living in Beverley

A snapshot of life in Beverley, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Beverley is a town in East Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 30,933. The average house price is £275,377 and the overall crime rate is 50.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Beverley ranks

Population

30,933

Avg House Price

£275,377

Crime Rate

50.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

88.9%

Avg Download Speed

476 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,674

Median Age

48.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Beverley's detached homes (£364,260) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£165,944).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Beverley prices have risen 16% over the last 9 years (£238,091 → £275,377).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£364,260£350,000259
Semi-Detached£243,904£226,000269
Terraced£224,636£192,000205
Flat£165,944£125,00049

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Beverley is 50.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Beverley: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

88.9% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools10
Primary7
Secondary3
% Top two bands88.9%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Beverley Grammar SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Beverley High SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Beverley Minster CE Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Beverley St Nicholas Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Keldmarsh Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
Longcroft School and Sixth Form CollegeSecondaryGood
Molescroft Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimaryGood
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, BeverleyPrimaryGood
Swinemoor Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Beverley averages 476 Mbps — 376% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Beverley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.8
% Rated C or Above62.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,269

Demographics & Economy

Population30,933
Median Age48.7
Median Household Income£31,674
Employment Rate54.2%
Owner Occupied73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Beverley?
The average house price in Beverley is £275,377 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Beverley?
The most affordable entry point in Beverley is a flat, with an average price of £165,944.
Is Beverley a safe place to live?
Beverley has a recorded crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Beverley?
Beverley has 10 schools in total, with 88.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Beverley?
Average broadband download speeds in Beverley are around 476 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.7% of premises.
How big is Beverley?
Beverley is a settlement in East Yorkshire with a population of approximately 30,933.

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