Gilberdyke vs Goole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goole offers lower property prices by roughly 9%. Gilberdyke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gilberdyke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gilberdyke
£227,971
Goole
£209,006
Crime Rate
Gilberdyke
50.5
Goole
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gilberdyke
100.0%
Goole
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gilberdyke
448.6
Goole
408.4
EPC Rating
Gilberdyke
70.8
Goole
70.4
Median Income
Gilberdyke
£31,674
Goole
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Goole more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £209,006 versus £227,971 in Gilberdyke. The most affordable entry point in Gilberdyke is a terraced at £153,000, while in Goole it is a flat at £90,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 23% pricier in Gilberdyke (£153,000 vs £124,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.5 offences per 1,000 people, Gilberdyke is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Goole's 50.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gilberdyke 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 HumberSchool quality favours Gilberdyke: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Goole.
Gilberdyke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Gilberdyke | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gilberdyke enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Goole lags behind at 408.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Gilberdyke and 92.3% in Goole. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Gilberdyke and 79.1% in Goole.
Gilberdyke is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (449 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gilberdyke is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Goole's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Gilberdyke and £1,366 in Goole. 62.1% of homes in Gilberdyke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Goole.
Gilberdyke has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Gilberdyke has a population of 3,028 while Goole has 20,173. Median household income is £31,674 in Gilberdyke and £30,180.2 in Goole. The median age is 48.7 in Gilberdyke and 47.4 in Goole. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Gilberdyke and 56.2% in Goole.
| Indicator | Gilberdyke | Goole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,028 | 20,173 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £30,180.2 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 31.7% |
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