Town comparison
Bilton vs Hedon
Which is better to live in? 3.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hedon is about 21% cheaper on average. Hedon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
Hedon
£222,208
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
Hedon
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
Hedon
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
Hedon
331.1
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
Hedon
70.4
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
Hedon
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Hedon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £222,208 versus £267,939 in Bilton. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in Hedon it is a flat at £110,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Bilton (£226,932 vs £178,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilton prices grew faster — 44% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Hedon (50.8 per 1,000) compared to Bilton (50.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bilton is violent-crime, while in Hedon 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 Hedon. Bilton has 1 schools and Hedon has 2 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
Hedon School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilton | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hedon enjoy 331.1 Mbps on average, while Bilton lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 90.9% in Hedon. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 60.5% in Hedon.
Hedon is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (331 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bilton is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Hedon's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilton and £1,144 in Hedon. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hedon.
Bilton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilton has a population of 3,657 while Hedon has 8,117. Median household income is £29,361.5 in Bilton and £29,361.5 in Hedon. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 44.3 in Hedon. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 54.7% in Hedon.
| Indicator | Bilton | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 8,117 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 26.1% |
Location
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