Bilton vs Hessle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Hessle is about 14% cheaper on average. Hessle has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
Hessle
£234,981
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
Hessle
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
Hessle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
Hessle
500
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
Hessle
70.4
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
Hessle
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Hessle is £234,981, which is 14% less than Bilton at £267,939. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in Hessle it is a flat at £120,323.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 8% pricier in Bilton (£129,519 vs £120,323).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilton prices grew faster — 44% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Hessle (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 Hessle 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 Hessle. Bilton has 1 schools and Hessle has 3 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
Hessle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilton | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hessle offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 327.3 Mbps in Bilton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 99.6% in Hessle. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 99.6% in Hessle.
Hessle is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (500 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bilton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Hessle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilton and £1,144 in Hessle. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hessle.
Bilton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,361.5 in Bilton and £29,361.5 in Hessle. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 44.3 in Hessle. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 54.7% in Hessle. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Bilton versus 60.7% in Hessle.
| Indicator | Bilton | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 15,489 |
| 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% |
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