Town comparison
Brayton vs Howden
Which is better to live in? 9.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Howden offers lower property prices by roughly 8%. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brayton
£296,921
Howden
£276,195
Crime Rate
Brayton
47.2
Howden
51.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brayton
100.0%
Howden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brayton
435
Howden
408.4
EPC Rating
Brayton
70.4
Howden
70.4
Median Income
Brayton
£30,117
Howden
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Howden more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £276,195 versus £296,921 in Brayton. The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat at £130,000, while in Howden it is a flat at £139,161.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Brayton (£256,348 vs £219,021).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brayton prices grew faster — 48% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Brayton (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Howden (51 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Brayton is violent-crime, while in Howden 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 favours Brayton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Howden.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Howden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brayton | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Brayton enjoy 435.0 Mbps on average, while Howden lags behind at 408.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Brayton and 92.3% in Howden. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Brayton and 79.1% in Howden.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (435 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Brayton is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Howden's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Brayton and £1,366 in Howden. 59.8% of homes in Brayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Howden.
Howden has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brayton has a population of 4,092 while Howden has 4,572. Median household income is £30,180.2 in Howden and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 48.2 in Brayton and 47.4 in Howden. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brayton and 56.2% in Howden.
| Indicator | Brayton | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,092 | 4,572 |
| 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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