Bridlington vs Filey
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bridlington wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Filey has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Filey edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridlington
£199,873
Filey
£221,774
Crime Rate
Bridlington
50.8
Filey
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridlington
88.9%
Filey
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridlington
472
Filey
257.6
EPC Rating
Bridlington
70.8
Filey
70.3
Median Income
Bridlington
£31,674
Filey
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £199,873, Bridlington undercuts Filey (£221,774) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridlington is a flat at £93,095, while in Filey it is a flat at £174,988.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Filey (£174,988 vs £93,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridlington prices grew faster — 44% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Filey experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.6 per 1,000 versus 50.8 per 1,000 in Bridlington. The most common crime category in Bridlington is violent-crime, while in Filey 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 10 schools in Bridlington, 88.9% are in the top two inspection bands. In Filey, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bridlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Filey School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridlington | Filey |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bridlington averages 472.0 Mbps – ahead of Filey's 257.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Bridlington and 94.2% in Filey. Gigabit availability stands at 94% in Bridlington and 43.1% in Filey.
Bridlington is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (472 vs 258 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bridlington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Filey averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Bridlington and £1,432 in Filey. 62.1% of homes in Bridlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Filey.
Bridlington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Bridlington and £29,895 in Filey. The median age is 48.7 in Bridlington and 48.1 in Filey. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Bridlington versus 68.4% in Filey. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Bridlington and 56.9% in Filey.
| Indicator | Bridlington | Filey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,831 | 6,664 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 34.2% |
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