Bilton vs Swanland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bilton offers lower property prices by roughly 28%. Swanland has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
Swanland
£372,478
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
Swanland
50.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
Swanland
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
Swanland
500
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
Swanland
70.8
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
Swanland
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Bilton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £267,939 versus £372,478 in Swanland. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in Swanland it is a flat at £118,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Swanland (£504,512 vs £359,293).
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 Swanland (50.7 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 Swanland 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 Swanland. Bilton has 1 schools and Swanland has 1 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
Swanland School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bilton | Swanland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Swanland enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Bilton lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 98.5% in Swanland. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 98.5% in Swanland.
Swanland is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (500 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Swanland is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Bilton's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Bilton and £1,269 in Swanland. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Swanland.
Bilton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bilton has a population of 3,657 while Swanland has 3,965. Median household income is £31,674 in Swanland and £29,361.5 in Bilton. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 48.7 in Swanland. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 54.2% in Swanland.
| Indicator | Bilton | Swanland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 3,965 |
| 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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