Healing vs Holton le Clay
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Holton Le Clay is about 45% cheaper on average. Holton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Healing
£303,466
Holton le Clay
£208,577
Crime Rate
Healing
118.1
Holton le Clay
69.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Healing
100.0%
Holton le Clay
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Healing
405.5
Holton le Clay
374.4
EPC Rating
Healing
71.1
Holton le Clay
69.1
Median Income
Healing
£29,985
Holton le Clay
£27,746
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Holton Le Clay is £208,577, which is 45% less than Healing at £303,466. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Holton Le Clay it is a flat at £53,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 47% pricier in Healing (£360,236 vs £244,768).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Holton Le Clay (69.6 per 1,000) compared to Healing (118.1 per 1,000), a 70% difference. The most common crime category in Healing is violent-crime, while in Holton Le Clay 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 HumberHealing has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Holton Le Clay. Healing has 2 schools in total, while Holton Le Clay has 2.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Holton le Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Healing | Holton le Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Healing offers faster average downloads at 405.5 Mbps, compared to 374.4 Mbps in Holton Le Clay. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 91% in Holton Le Clay. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 71.4% in Holton Le Clay.
Healing is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (406 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Healing are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.1 (band C) in Holton Le Clay. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,306 in Holton Le Clay. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Holton Le Clay.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,984.5 in Healing and £27,746 in Holton Le Clay. The median age is 46 in Healing and 47.7 in Holton Le Clay. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 49.9% in Holton Le Clay. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Healing versus 65.7% in Holton Le Clay.
| Indicator | Healing | Holton le Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,201 | 3,823 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,984.5 | £27,746 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 49.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 21.6% |
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