Driffield vs Hornsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hornsea wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Driffield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Driffield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Driffield
£269,284
Hornsea
£227,415
Crime Rate
Driffield
50.8
Hornsea
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Driffield
100.0%
Hornsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Driffield
323.7
Hornsea
483
EPC Rating
Driffield
70.4
Hornsea
70.8
Median Income
Driffield
£30,117
Hornsea
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Driffield commands an average of £269,284, compared with £227,415 in Hornsea – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Driffield is a flat at £87,464, while in Hornsea it is a flat at £134,836.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Hornsea (£134,836 vs £87,464).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Driffield prices grew faster — 52% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Driffield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.8 per 1,000 versus 50.8 per 1,000 in Hornsea. The most common crime category in Driffield 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Driffield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Hornsea. There are 4 schools in Driffield and 3 in Hornsea.
Driffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 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 | Driffield | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 483.0 Mbps in Hornsea and 323.7 Mbps in Driffield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Driffield and 99.4% in Hornsea. Gigabit availability stands at 60.3% in Driffield and 96% in Hornsea.
Hornsea is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (483 vs 324 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Hornsea leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Driffield averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Driffield and £1,269 in Hornsea. 59.8% of homes in Driffield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Hornsea.
Hornsea 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 Hornsea and £30,117.4 in Driffield. The median age is 48.2 in Driffield and 48.7 in Hornsea. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Driffield versus 73.1% in Hornsea. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Driffield and 54.2% in Hornsea.
| Indicator | Driffield | Hornsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,216 | 8,797 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 30.5% |
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