Grimsby vs Hedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Grimsby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Hedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Grimsby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grimsby
£153,787
Hedon
£222,208
Crime Rate
Grimsby
118.1
Hedon
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grimsby
90.0%
Hedon
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grimsby
377.8
Hedon
331.1
EPC Rating
Grimsby
70.8
Hedon
70.4
Median Income
Grimsby
£30,030
Hedon
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £153,787, Grimsby undercuts Hedon (£222,208) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Grimsby is a flat at £76,548, while in Hedon it is a flat at £110,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Hedon (£147,580 vs £86,721).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grimsby prices grew faster — 24% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHedon has a crime rate of 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 132% lower than Grimsby at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Grimsby is violent-crime, while in Hedon 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 28 schools in Grimsby, 90% are in the top two inspection bands. In Hedon, which has 2 schools, the figure is 0%.
Grimsby School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 28 schools (24 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hedon School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Grimsby | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 28 | 2 |
| Primary | 24 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Grimsby averages 377.8 Mbps – ahead of Hedon's 331.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84.8% of premises in Grimsby and 90.9% in Hedon. Gigabit availability stands at 72.3% in Grimsby and 60.5% in Hedon.
Grimsby is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (378 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Grimsby leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Hedon averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,149 in Grimsby and £1,144 in Hedon. 63.5% of homes in Grimsby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hedon.
Grimsby has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,030 in Grimsby and £29,361.5 in Hedon. The median age is 44.5 in Grimsby and 44.3 in Hedon. Owner-occupancy is 63.9% in Grimsby versus 60.7% in Hedon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Grimsby and 54.7% in Hedon.
| Indicator | Grimsby | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,915 | 8,117 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £30,030 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 26.1% |
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