Town comparison
Healing vs Hedon
Which is better to live in? 11.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Hedon is about 37% cheaper on average. Hedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Healing
£303,466
Hedon
£222,208
Crime Rate
Healing
118.1
Hedon
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Healing
100.0%
Hedon
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Healing
405.5
Hedon
331.1
EPC Rating
Healing
71.1
Hedon
70.4
Median Income
Healing
£29,985
Hedon
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Hedon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £222,208 versus £303,466 in Healing. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Hedon it is a flat at £110,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Healing (£360,236 vs £297,489).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Hedon is the safer of the two – 132% lower than Healing's 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Healing 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 HumberSchool quality favours Healing: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 0% in Hedon.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 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 | Healing | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Healing enjoy 405.5 Mbps on average, while Hedon lags behind at 331.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 90.9% in Hedon. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 60.5% in Hedon.
Healing is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (406 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Healing is band C (score 71.1), ahead of Hedon's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,144 in Hedon. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hedon.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Healing has a population of 3,201 while Hedon has 8,117. Median household income is £29,984.5 in Healing and £29,361.5 in Hedon. The median age is 46 in Healing and 44.3 in Hedon. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 54.7% in Hedon.
| Indicator | Healing | Hedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,201 | 8,117 |
| Median Age | 46 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,984.5 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 26.1% |
Location
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