Gilberdyke vs Market Weighton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Gilberdyke is about 10% cheaper on average. Gilberdyke has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Gilberdyke edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gilberdyke
£227,971
Market Weighton
£252,574
Crime Rate
Gilberdyke
50.5
Market Weighton
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gilberdyke
100.0%
Market Weighton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gilberdyke
448.6
Market Weighton
307.5
EPC Rating
Gilberdyke
70.8
Market Weighton
70.8
Median Income
Gilberdyke
£31,674
Market Weighton
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Gilberdyke more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £227,971 versus £252,574 in Market Weighton. The most affordable entry point in Gilberdyke is a terraced at £153,000, while in Market Weighton it is a flat at £111,350.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 12% pricier in Market Weighton (£173,587 vs £153,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Gilberdyke prices grew faster — 50% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Gilberdyke (50.5 per 1,000) compared to Market Weighton (50.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Gilberdyke is violent-crime, while in Market Weighton 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 Market Weighton.
Gilberdyke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Market Weighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gilberdyke | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gilberdyke enjoy 448.6 Mbps on average, while Market Weighton lags behind at 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Gilberdyke and 82.1% in Market Weighton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.1% in Gilberdyke and 57.1% in Market Weighton.
Gilberdyke is the faster of the two by 46% on average download speed (449 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gilberdyke is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Market Weighton's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Gilberdyke and £1,269 in Market Weighton. 62.1% of homes in Gilberdyke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Market Weighton.
Gilberdyke has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Gilberdyke has a population of 3,028 while Market Weighton has 7,458. Median household income is £31,674 in Gilberdyke and £31,674 in Market Weighton. The median age is 48.7 in Gilberdyke and 48.7 in Market Weighton. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Gilberdyke and 54.2% in Market Weighton.
| Indicator | Gilberdyke | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,028 | 7,458 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 30.5% |
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