Town comparison
Beverley vs Market Weighton
Which is better to live in? 10.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Market Weighton offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Beverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Market Weighton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beverley
£275,377
Market Weighton
£252,574
Crime Rate
Beverley
50.8
Market Weighton
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beverley
88.9%
Market Weighton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beverley
475.5
Market Weighton
307.5
EPC Rating
Beverley
70.8
Market Weighton
70.8
Median Income
Beverley
£31,674
Market Weighton
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Market Weighton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £252,574 versus £275,377 in Beverley. The most affordable entry point in Beverley is a flat at £165,944, while in Market Weighton it is a flat at £111,350.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Beverley (£165,944 vs £111,350).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Weighton prices grew faster — 34% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Beverley is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Market Weighton's 50.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beverley is violent-crime, while in Market Weighton 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 Market Weighton: 100% 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.
Market Weighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beverley | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Primary | 7 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Beverley enjoy 475.5 Mbps on average, while Market Weighton lags behind at 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Beverley and 82.1% in Market Weighton. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Beverley and 57.1% in Market Weighton.
Beverley is the faster of the two by 55% on average download speed (476 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Beverley is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Market Weighton's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Beverley and £1,269 in Market Weighton. 62.1% of homes in Beverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Market Weighton.
Beverley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Beverley has a population of 30,933 while Market Weighton has 7,458. Median household income is £31,674 in Beverley and £31,674 in Market Weighton. The median age is 48.7 in Beverley and 48.7 in Market Weighton. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Beverley and 54.2% in Market Weighton.
| Indicator | Beverley | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,933 | 7,458 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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