Town comparison
Beverley vs North Ferriby
Which is better to live in? 9.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Beverley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Beverley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, North Ferriby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beverley
£275,377
North Ferriby
£378,032
Crime Rate
Beverley
50.8
North Ferriby
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beverley
88.9%
North Ferriby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beverley
475.5
North Ferriby
500
EPC Rating
Beverley
70.8
North Ferriby
70.8
Median Income
Beverley
£31,674
North Ferriby
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in North Ferriby commands an average of £378,032, compared with £275,377 in Beverley – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Beverley is a flat at £165,944, while in North Ferriby it is a terraced at £240,881.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in North Ferriby (£486,206 vs £364,260).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beverley prices grew faster — 16% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBeverley has a crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than North Ferriby at 51.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beverley is violent-crime, while in North Ferriby 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 North Ferriby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Beverley. There are 10 schools in Beverley and 1 in North Ferriby.
Beverley School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
North Ferriby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beverley | North Ferriby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 500.0 Mbps in North Ferriby and 475.5 Mbps in Beverley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Beverley and 98.5% in North Ferriby. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Beverley and 98.5% in North Ferriby.
North Ferriby is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (500 vs 476 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Beverley, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.8 (band C) in North Ferriby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Beverley and £1,269 in North Ferriby. 62.1% of homes in Beverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in North Ferriby.
Beverley has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Beverley and £31,674 in North Ferriby. The median age is 48.7 in Beverley and 48.7 in North Ferriby. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Beverley and 54.2% in North Ferriby. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Beverley versus 73.1% in North Ferriby. Beverley has a population of 30,933 and North Ferriby has 3,597.
| Indicator | Beverley | North Ferriby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,933 | 3,597 |
| 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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