Cleethorpes vs Hedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleethorpes is about 28% cheaper on average. Hedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cleethorpes edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleethorpes
£160,624
Hedon
£222,208
Crime Rate
Cleethorpes
118.1
Hedon
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleethorpes
100.0%
Hedon
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleethorpes
459
Hedon
331.1
EPC Rating
Cleethorpes
70.8
Hedon
70.4
Median Income
Cleethorpes
£30,030
Hedon
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Cleethorpes more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £160,624 versus £222,208 in Hedon. The most affordable entry point in Cleethorpes is a flat at £106,683, while in Hedon it is a flat at £110,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Hedon (£147,580 vs £107,595).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleethorpes prices grew faster — 18% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Hedon (50.8 per 1,000) compared to Cleethorpes (118.1 per 1,000), a 132% difference. The most common crime category in Cleethorpes is violent-crime, while in Hedon 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 Cleethorpes: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Hedon.
Cleethorpes School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hedon School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleethorpes | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 2 |
| Primary | 11 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cleethorpes enjoy 459.0 Mbps on average, while Hedon lags behind at 331.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Cleethorpes and 90.9% in Hedon. Gigabit availability stands at 90.2% in Cleethorpes and 60.5% in Hedon.
Cleethorpes is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (459 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleethorpes is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Hedon's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Cleethorpes and £1,144 in Hedon. 63.5% of homes in Cleethorpes have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hedon.
Cleethorpes has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleethorpes has a population of 29,660 while Hedon has 8,117. Median household income is £30,030 in Cleethorpes and £29,361.5 in Hedon. The median age is 44.5 in Cleethorpes and 44.3 in Hedon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Cleethorpes and 54.7% in Hedon.
| Indicator | Cleethorpes | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,660 | 8,117 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 26.1% |
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