Beverley vs Swanland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Beverley offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Swanland has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Beverley
£275,377
Swanland
£372,478
Crime Rate
Beverley
50.8
Swanland
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beverley
88.9%
Swanland
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beverley
475.5
Swanland
500
EPC Rating
Beverley
70.8
Swanland
70.8
Median Income
Beverley
£31,674
Swanland
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Beverley is £275,377, which is 26% less than Swanland at £372,478. The most affordable entry point in Beverley is a flat at £165,944, while in Swanland it is a flat at £118,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Beverley (£165,944 vs £118,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beverley prices grew faster — 16% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.7 offences per 1,000 people, Swanland is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Beverley's 50.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Beverley is violent-crime, while in Swanland 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 data is not fully available for both Beverley and Swanland. Beverley has 10 schools and Swanland has 1 schools.
Beverley School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (7 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Swanland School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beverley | Swanland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 1 |
| Primary | 7 | 1 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Swanland offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 475.5 Mbps in Beverley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.7% of premises in Beverley and 98.5% in Swanland. Gigabit availability stands at 93.5% in Beverley and 98.5% in Swanland.
Swanland is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (500 vs 476 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Beverley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Swanland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Beverley and £1,269 in Swanland. 62.1% of homes in Beverley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Swanland.
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 Swanland. The median age is 48.7 in Beverley and 48.7 in Swanland. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Beverley and 54.2% in Swanland. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Beverley versus 73.1% in Swanland.
| Indicator | Beverley | Swanland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,933 | 3,965 |
| 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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