Bridlington vs Hornsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bridlington offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Bridlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hornsea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bridlington
£199,873
Hornsea
£227,415
Crime Rate
Bridlington
50.8
Hornsea
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridlington
88.9%
Hornsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bridlington
472
Hornsea
483
EPC Rating
Bridlington
70.8
Hornsea
70.8
Median Income
Bridlington
£31,674
Hornsea
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Bridlington is £199,873, which is 12% less than Hornsea at £227,415. The most affordable entry point in Bridlington is a flat at £93,095, while in Hornsea it is a flat at £134,836.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Hornsea (£134,836 vs £93,095).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hornsea prices grew faster — 45% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Bridlington is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hornsea's 50.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridlington is violent-crime, while in Hornsea 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 HumberHornsea has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Bridlington. Bridlington has 10 schools in total, while Hornsea has 3.
Bridlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hornsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bridlington | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Primary | 8 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hornsea offers faster average downloads at 483.0 Mbps, compared to 472.0 Mbps in Bridlington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96% of premises in Bridlington and 99.4% in Hornsea. Gigabit availability stands at 94% in Bridlington and 96% in Hornsea.
Hornsea is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (483 vs 472 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bridlington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.8 (band C) in Hornsea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Bridlington and £1,269 in Hornsea. 62.1% of homes in Bridlington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Hornsea.
Bridlington has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Bridlington and £31,674 in Hornsea. The median age is 48.7 in Bridlington and 48.7 in Hornsea. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Bridlington and 54.2% in Hornsea. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Bridlington versus 73.1% in Hornsea.
| Indicator | Bridlington | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,831 | 8,797 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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