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Area guide · East Yorkshire

Living in Howden

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

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At a glance

Howden is a village in East Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 4,572. The average house price is £276,195 and the overall crime rate is 51.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Howden ranks

Population

4,572

Avg House Price

£276,195

Crime Rate

51.0/1k

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)

Howden's detached homes (£367,834) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£139,161).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Howden prices have risen 35% over the last 9 years (£204,046 → £276,195).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£367,834£340,00049
Semi-Detached£219,021£220,00034
Terraced£185,622£186,00024
Flat£139,161£138,9509

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Howden is 51.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Howden Church of England Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Howden Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Howden SchoolSecondaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Howden 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

Population4,572
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 Howden?
The average house price in Howden is £276,195 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Howden?
The most affordable entry point in Howden is a flat, with an average price of £139,161.
Is Howden a safe place to live?
Howden has a recorded crime rate of 51.0 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 Howden?
Howden has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Howden?
Average broadband download speeds in Howden are around 408 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.3% of premises.
How big is Howden?
Howden is a settlement in East Yorkshire with a population of approximately 4,572.

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