Town comparison
Bilton vs North Ferriby
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bilton wins on house prices with a 29% gap. Bilton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
North Ferriby
£378,032
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
North Ferriby
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
North Ferriby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
North Ferriby
500
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
North Ferriby
70.8
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
North Ferriby
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in North Ferriby commands an average of £378,032, compared with £267,939 in Bilton – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in North Ferriby it is a terraced at £240,881.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in North Ferriby (£240,881 vs £171,922).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bilton prices grew faster — 44% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Bilton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.9 per 1,000 versus 51.2 per 1,000 in North Ferriby. The most common crime category in Bilton is violent-crime, while in North Ferriby 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 North Ferriby. Bilton has 1 schools and North Ferriby has 1 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
North Ferriby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilton | North Ferriby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 500.0 Mbps in North Ferriby and 327.3 Mbps in Bilton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 98.5% in North Ferriby. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 98.5% in North Ferriby.
North Ferriby is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (500 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
North Ferriby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Bilton averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilton and £1,269 in North Ferriby. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in North Ferriby.
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 North Ferriby and £29,361.5 in Bilton. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 48.7 in North Ferriby. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Bilton versus 73.1% in North Ferriby. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 54.2% in North Ferriby.
| Indicator | Bilton | North Ferriby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 3,597 |
| 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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