Addingham vs Bridlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 69.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bridlington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 98% lower. Bridlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Bridlington
£199,873
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Bridlington
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Bridlington
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Bridlington
472
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Bridlington
70.8
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Bridlington
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Addingham commands an average of £395,257, compared with £199,873 in Bridlington – a difference of 98%. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Bridlington it is a flat at £93,095.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 124% pricier in Addingham (£338,726 vs £151,456).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridlington prices grew faster — 44% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBridlington has a crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 135% lower than Addingham at 119.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Bridlington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Addingham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Bridlington. There are 1 schools in Addingham and 10 in Bridlington.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bridlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Bridlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 472.0 Mbps in Bridlington and 365.1 Mbps in Addingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 96% in Bridlington. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 94% in Bridlington.
Bridlington is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (472 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bridlington, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Addingham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,269 in Bridlington. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Bridlington.
Bridlington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Bridlington and £29,804.9 in Addingham. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 48.7 in Bridlington. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 54.2% in Bridlington. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addingham versus 73.1% in Bridlington. Addingham has a population of 3,247 and Bridlington has 34,831.
| Indicator | Addingham | Bridlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 34,831 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 30.5% |
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