Bilton vs Withernsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Withernsea is about 66% cheaper on average. Bilton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bilton
£267,939
Withernsea
£161,098
Crime Rate
Bilton
50.9
Withernsea
50.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bilton
N/A
Withernsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bilton
327.3
Withernsea
442.5
EPC Rating
Bilton
70.4
Withernsea
70.8
Median Income
Bilton
£29,362
Withernsea
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Withernsea more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £161,098 versus £267,939 in Bilton. The most affordable entry point in Bilton is a flat at £129,519, while in Withernsea it is a terraced at £120,511.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 53% pricier in Bilton (£226,932 vs £147,987).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Withernsea prices grew faster — 50% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.9 offences per 1,000 people, Bilton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Withernsea's 50.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bilton is violent-crime, while in Withernsea 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 Withernsea. Bilton has 1 schools and Withernsea has 2 schools.
Bilton School Inspection Breakdown
Withernsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bilton | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Withernsea enjoy 442.5 Mbps on average, while Bilton lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.2% of premises in Bilton and 96.4% in Withernsea. Gigabit availability stands at 59.6% in Bilton and 86.9% in Withernsea.
Withernsea is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (443 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Withernsea 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 Withernsea. 62.2% of homes in Bilton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Withernsea.
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 Withernsea has 6,030. Median household income is £31,674 in Withernsea and £29,361.5 in Bilton. The median age is 44.3 in Bilton and 48.7 in Withernsea. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bilton and 54.2% in Withernsea.
| Indicator | Bilton | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,657 | 6,030 |
| 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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