Brayton vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Goole wins on house prices with a 42% gap. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brayton
£296,921
Goole
£209,006
Crime Rate
Brayton
47.2
Goole
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brayton
100.0%
Goole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brayton
435
Goole
408.4
EPC Rating
Brayton
70.4
Goole
70.4
Median Income
Brayton
£30,117
Goole
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £209,006, Goole undercuts Brayton (£296,921) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat at £130,000, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Brayton (£130,000 vs £90,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Brayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.2 per 1,000 versus 50.8 per 1,000 in Goole. The most common crime category in Brayton is violent-crime, while in Goole 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 Goole, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brayton | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brayton averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Goole's 408.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Brayton and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Brayton and 79.1% in Goole.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (435 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brayton, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Goole. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Brayton and £1,366 in Goole. 59.8% of homes in Brayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.
Goole has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,180.2 in Goole and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 48.2 in Brayton and 47.4 in Goole. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brayton and 56.2% in Goole. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Brayton versus 68.2% in Goole. Brayton has a population of 4,092 and Goole has 20,173.
| Indicator | Brayton | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,092 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 31.7% |
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