Bilton vs Hornsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hornsea offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Hornsea has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
Hornsea
£227,415
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
Hornsea
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
Hornsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
Hornsea
483
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
Hornsea
70.8
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
Hornsea
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Hornsea is £227,415, which is 18% less than Bilton at £267,939. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in Hornsea it is a flat at £134,836.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Bilton (£359,293 vs £286,192).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hornsea prices grew faster — 45% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Hornsea (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 Hornsea 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 Hornsea. Bilton has 1 schools and Hornsea has 3 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
Hornsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilton | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hornsea offers faster average downloads at 483.0 Mbps, compared to 327.3 Mbps in Bilton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 99.4% in Hornsea. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 96% in Hornsea.
Hornsea is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (483 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hornsea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Bilton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilton and £1,269 in Hornsea. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Hornsea.
Bilton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Hornsea and £29,361.5 in Bilton. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 48.7 in Hornsea. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 54.2% in Hornsea. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Bilton versus 73.1% in Hornsea.
| Indicator | Bilton | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 8,797 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 30.5% |
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