Addingham vs Filey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 67.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Filey is about 78% cheaper on average. Filey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addingham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addingham
£395,257
Filey
£221,774
Crime Rate
Addingham
119.5
Filey
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addingham
100.0%
Filey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addingham
365.1
Filey
257.6
EPC Rating
Addingham
70.3
Filey
70.3
Median Income
Addingham
£29,805
Filey
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Filey more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £221,774 versus £395,257 in Addingham. The most affordable entry point in Addingham is a flat at £179,397, while in Filey it is a flat at £174,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 81% pricier in Addingham (£360,948 vs £199,496).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filey prices grew faster — 44% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Filey (47.6 per 1,000) compared to Addingham (119.5 per 1,000), a 151% difference. The most common crime category in Addingham is violent-crime, while in Filey 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 HumberSchool quality favours Addingham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Filey.
Addingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Filey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addingham | Filey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Addingham enjoy 365.1 Mbps on average, while Filey lags behind at 257.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Addingham and 94.2% in Filey. Gigabit availability stands at 66.9% in Addingham and 43.1% in Filey.
Addingham is the faster of the two by 42% on average download speed (365 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Addingham is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Filey's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,370 in Addingham and £1,432 in Filey. 60.1% of homes in Addingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Filey.
Addingham has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Addingham has a population of 3,247 while Filey has 6,664. Median household income is £29,895 in Filey and £29,804.9 in Addingham. The median age is 46.2 in Addingham and 48.1 in Filey. Employment rates stand at 56.4% in Addingham and 56.9% in Filey.
| Indicator | Addingham | Filey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,247 | 6,664 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,804.9 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.4% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.5% | 34.2% |
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