Epworth vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Goole wins on house prices with a 39% gap. Goole has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Epworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Epworth
£291,383
Goole
£209,006
Crime Rate
Epworth
76.4
Goole
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Epworth
100.0%
Goole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Epworth
407.8
Goole
408.4
EPC Rating
Epworth
70.9
Goole
70.4
Median Income
Epworth
£29,870
Goole
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £209,006, Goole undercuts Epworth (£291,383) by around 39% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Epworth is a terraced at £145,421, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 17% pricier in Epworth (£145,421 vs £124,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Epworth prices grew faster — 60% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Goole experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.8 per 1,000 versus 76.4 per 1,000 in Epworth. The most common crime category in Epworth is violent-crime, while in Goole 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 2 schools in Epworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Goole, which has 6 schools, the figure is 100%.
Epworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Goole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Epworth | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Goole averages 408.4 Mbps – ahead of Epworth's 407.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Epworth and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 79.5% in Epworth and 79.1% in Goole.
Goole is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (408 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Epworth, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Goole. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Epworth and £1,366 in Goole. 62% of homes in Epworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.
Epworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,180.2 in Goole and £29,870.3 in Epworth. The median age is 44.8 in Epworth and 47.4 in Goole. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Epworth and 56.2% in Goole. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Epworth versus 68.2% in Goole. Epworth has a population of 4,361 and Goole has 20,173.
| Indicator | Epworth | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,361 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,870.3 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24% | 31.7% |
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