Town comparison
Beverley vs Kingston upon Hull
Which is better to live in? 6.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Kingston Upon Hull is about 111% cheaper on average. Beverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kingston Upon Hull edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beverley
£275,377
Kingston upon Hull
£130,416
Crime Rate
Beverley
50.8
Kingston upon Hull
120.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beverley
88.9%
Kingston upon Hull
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Beverley
475.5
Kingston upon Hull
499.8
EPC Rating
Beverley
70.8
Kingston upon Hull
69.9
Median Income
Beverley
£31,674
Kingston upon Hull
£27,049
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Kingston Upon Hull more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £130,416 versus £275,377 in Beverley. The most affordable entry point in Beverley is a flat at £165,944, while in Kingston Upon Hull it is a flat at £94,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 121% pricier in Beverley (£224,636 vs £101,804).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kingston Upon Hull prices grew faster — 35% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Beverley is the safer of the two – 136% lower than Kingston Upon Hull's 120.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beverley is violent-crime, while in Kingston Upon Hull 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 Kingston Upon Hull: 94.4% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Beverley.
Beverley School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingston upon Hull School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 85 schools (72 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beverley | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 85 |
| Primary | 7 | 72 |
| Secondary | 3 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kingston Upon Hull enjoy 499.8 Mbps on average, while Beverley lags behind at 475.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Beverley and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Beverley and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull.
Kingston Upon Hull is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (500 vs 476 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Beverley is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Kingston Upon Hull's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Beverley and £1,018 in Kingston Upon Hull. 62.1% of homes in Beverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Kingston Upon Hull.
Kingston Upon Hull has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Beverley has a population of 30,933 while Kingston Upon Hull has 270,816. Median household income is £31,674 in Beverley and £27,049 in Kingston Upon Hull. The median age is 48.7 in Beverley and 39.9 in Kingston Upon Hull. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Beverley and 55.1% in Kingston Upon Hull.
| Indicator | Beverley | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,933 | 270,816 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £27,049 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 48.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 21.7% |
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