Goole vs Market Weighton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Goole offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Goole has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goole edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Goole
£209,006
Market Weighton
£252,574
Crime Rate
Goole
50.8
Market Weighton
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Goole
100.0%
Market Weighton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Goole
408.4
Market Weighton
307.5
EPC Rating
Goole
70.4
Market Weighton
70.8
Median Income
Goole
£30,180
Market Weighton
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Goole more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £209,006 versus £252,574 in Market Weighton. The most affordable entry point in Goole is a flat at £90,500, while in Market Weighton it is a flat at £111,350.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Market Weighton (£173,587 vs £124,351).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Market Weighton prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Goole (50.8 per 1,000) compared to Market Weighton (50.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Goole 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 Goole: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Market Weighton.
Goole School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Goole | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Goole enjoy 408.4 Mbps on average, while Market Weighton lags behind at 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.3% of premises in Goole and 82.1% in Market Weighton. Gigabit availability stands at 79.1% in Goole and 57.1% in Market Weighton.
Goole is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (408 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Market Weighton is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Goole's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Goole and £1,269 in Market Weighton. 60.2% of homes in Goole have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Market Weighton.
Market Weighton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Goole has a population of 20,173 while Market Weighton has 7,458. Median household income is £31,674 in Market Weighton and £30,180.2 in Goole. The median age is 47.4 in Goole and 48.7 in Market Weighton. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Goole and 54.2% in Market Weighton.
| Indicator | Goole | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,173 | 7,458 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,180.2 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.7% | 30.5% |
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