Town comparison
Beverley vs Driffield
Which is better to live in? 11.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Driffield wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Beverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Driffield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beverley
£275,377
Driffield
£269,284
Crime Rate
Beverley
50.8
Driffield
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beverley
88.9%
Driffield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beverley
475.5
Driffield
323.7
EPC Rating
Beverley
70.8
Driffield
70.4
Median Income
Beverley
£31,674
Driffield
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £269,284, Driffield undercuts Beverley (£275,377) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beverley is a flat at £165,944, while in Driffield it is a flat at £87,464.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 90% pricier in Beverley (£165,944 vs £87,464).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Driffield prices grew faster — 52% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Beverley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.8 per 1,000 versus 50.8 per 1,000 in Driffield. The most common crime category in Beverley is violent-crime, while in Driffield 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 HumberOf the 10 schools in Beverley, 88.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Driffield, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Beverley School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Driffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beverley | Driffield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beverley averages 475.5 Mbps – ahead of Driffield's 323.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Beverley and 85.9% in Driffield. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Beverley and 60.3% in Driffield.
Beverley is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (476 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beverley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Driffield averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Beverley and £1,412 in Driffield. 62.1% of homes in Beverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Driffield.
Beverley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Beverley and £30,117.4 in Driffield. The median age is 48.7 in Beverley and 48.2 in Driffield. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Beverley versus 69% in Driffield. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Beverley and 56.6% in Driffield.
| Indicator | Beverley | Driffield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,933 | 13,216 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 33.8% |
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