Bridlington vs Driffield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Bridlington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Bridlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Driffield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridlington
£199,873
Driffield
£269,284
Crime Rate
Bridlington
50.8
Driffield
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridlington
88.9%
Driffield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridlington
472
Driffield
323.7
EPC Rating
Bridlington
70.8
Driffield
70.4
Median Income
Bridlington
£31,674
Driffield
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Driffield commands an average of £269,284, compared with £199,873 in Bridlington – a difference of 26%. The most affordable entry point in Bridlington is a flat at £93,095, while in Driffield it is a flat at £87,464.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Driffield (£339,569 vs £286,561).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Driffield prices grew faster — 52% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBridlington has a crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Driffield at 50.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridlington is violent-crime, while in Driffield 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Driffield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 88.9% in Bridlington. There are 10 schools in Bridlington and 4 in Driffield.
Bridlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Driffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridlington | Driffield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 472.0 Mbps in Bridlington and 323.7 Mbps in Driffield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Bridlington and 85.9% in Driffield. Gigabit availability stands at 94% in Bridlington and 60.3% in Driffield.
Bridlington is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (472 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bridlington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Driffield averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Bridlington and £1,412 in Driffield. 62.1% of homes in Bridlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Driffield.
Bridlington 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 Bridlington and £30,117.4 in Driffield. The median age is 48.7 in Bridlington and 48.2 in Driffield. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Bridlington versus 69% in Driffield. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Bridlington and 56.6% in Driffield.
| Indicator | Bridlington | Driffield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,831 | 13,216 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 33.8% |
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