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Area guide · East Yorkshire

Living in Goole

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

At a glance

Goole is a town in East Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 20,173. The average house price is £209,006 and the overall crime rate is 50.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Goole ranks

Population

20,173

Avg House Price

£209,006

Crime Rate

50.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

408 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,180.2

Median Age

47.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Goole's detached homes (£316,763) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£90,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Goole prices have risen 32% over the last 9 years (£158,109 → £209,006).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£316,763£308,000132
Semi-Detached£197,800£190,000175
Terraced£124,351£112,250210
Flat£90,500£91,0008

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary5
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Boothferry Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Goole AcademySecondaryGood
Kingsway Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Marshlands Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Parkside Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School GoolePrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Goole averages 408 Mbps — 308% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Goole homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above60.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,366

Demographics & Economy

Population20,173
Median Age47.4
Median Household Income£30,180.2
Employment Rate56.2%
Owner Occupied68.2%
Degree-Level Qualified31.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Goole?
The average house price in Goole is £209,006 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Goole?
The most affordable entry point in Goole is a flat, with an average price of £90,500.
Is Goole a safe place to live?
Goole 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 Goole?
Goole has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Goole?
Average broadband download speeds in Goole are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.3% of premises.
How big is Goole?
Goole is a settlement in East Yorkshire with a population of approximately 20,173.

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