Town comparison
Bilton vs Healing
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Bilton is about 12% cheaper on average. Bilton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
Healing
£303,466
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
Healing
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
Healing
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
Healing
405.5
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
Healing
71.1
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
Healing
£29,985
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bilton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £267,939 versus £303,466 in Healing. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in Healing it is a terraced at £165,090.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 5% pricier in Bilton (£226,932 vs £216,237).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bilton is the safer of the two – 132% lower than Healing's 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilton is violent-crime, while in Healing 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 Bilton and Healing. Bilton has 1 schools and Healing has 2 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilton | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Healing enjoy 405.5 Mbps on average, while Bilton lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 81.9% in Healing. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 80% in Healing.
Healing is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (406 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Healing is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Bilton's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilton and £1,262 in Healing. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Healing.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilton has a population of 3,657 while Healing has 3,201. Median household income is £29,984.5 in Healing and £29,361.5 in Bilton. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 46 in Healing. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 53.6% in Healing.
| Indicator | Bilton | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 3,201 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £29,984.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 67.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 25.5% |
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