Brayton vs Gilberdyke
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gilberdyke wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brayton
£296,921
Gilberdyke
£227,971
Crime Rate
Brayton
47.2
Gilberdyke
50.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brayton
100.0%
Gilberdyke
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brayton
435
Gilberdyke
448.6
EPC Rating
Brayton
70.4
Gilberdyke
70.8
Median Income
Brayton
£30,117
Gilberdyke
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £227,971, Gilberdyke undercuts Brayton (£296,921) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat at £130,000, while in Gilberdyke it is a terraced at £153,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Brayton (£256,348 vs £193,902).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 50.5 per 1,000 in Gilberdyke. The most common crime category in Brayton is violent-crime, while in Gilberdyke 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 HumberOf the 1 schools in Brayton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gilberdyke, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gilberdyke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brayton | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Gilberdyke averages 448.6 Mbps – ahead of Brayton's 435.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Brayton and 94.6% in Gilberdyke. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Brayton and 88.1% in Gilberdyke.
Gilberdyke is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (449 vs 435 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gilberdyke, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Brayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Brayton and £1,269 in Gilberdyke. 59.8% of homes in Brayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Gilberdyke.
Gilberdyke has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Gilberdyke and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 48.2 in Brayton and 48.7 in Gilberdyke. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brayton and 54.2% in Gilberdyke. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Brayton versus 73.1% in Gilberdyke. Brayton has a population of 4,092 and Gilberdyke has 3,028.
| Indicator | Brayton | Gilberdyke |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,092 | 3,028 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 30.5% |
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