Gilberdyke vs Howden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Gilberdyke wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Gilberdyke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gilberdyke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gilberdyke
£227,971
Howden
£276,195
Crime Rate
Gilberdyke
50.5
Howden
51.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gilberdyke
100.0%
Howden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gilberdyke
448.6
Howden
408.4
EPC Rating
Gilberdyke
70.8
Howden
70.4
Median Income
Gilberdyke
£31,674
Howden
£30,180
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Howden commands an average of £276,195, compared with £227,971 in Gilberdyke – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Gilberdyke is a terraced at £153,000, while in Howden it is a flat at £139,161.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Howden (£367,834 vs £295,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Gilberdyke experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.5 per 1,000 versus 51 per 1,000 in Howden. The most common crime category in Gilberdyke is violent-crime, while in Howden 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 Gilberdyke, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Howden. There are 1 schools in Gilberdyke and 3 in Howden.
Gilberdyke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Howden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gilberdyke | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.6 Mbps in Gilberdyke and 408.4 Mbps in Howden. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Gilberdyke and 92.3% in Howden. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Gilberdyke and 79.1% in Howden.
Gilberdyke is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (449 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Gilberdyke leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Howden averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Gilberdyke and £1,366 in Howden. 62.1% of homes in Gilberdyke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Howden.
Gilberdyke has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Gilberdyke and £30,180.2 in Howden. The median age is 48.7 in Gilberdyke and 47.4 in Howden. Owner-occupancy is 73.1% in Gilberdyke versus 68.2% in Howden. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Gilberdyke and 56.2% in Howden.
| Indicator | Gilberdyke | Howden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,028 | 4,572 |
| 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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