Healing vs Humberston and New Waltham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Humberston And New Waltham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 27% lower. Healing has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Healing
£303,466
Humberston and New Waltham
£239,776
Crime Rate
Healing
118.1
Humberston and New Waltham
118.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Healing
100.0%
Humberston and New Waltham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Healing
405.5
Humberston and New Waltham
374.4
EPC Rating
Healing
71.1
Humberston and New Waltham
69.1
Median Income
Healing
£29,985
Humberston and New Waltham
£27,746
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Healing commands an average of £303,466, compared with £239,776 in Humberston And New Waltham – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Humberston And New Waltham it is a flat at £105,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 23% pricier in Healing (£360,236 vs £292,653).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHealing has a crime rate of 118.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Humberston And New Waltham at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Healing is violent-crime, while in Humberston And New Waltham 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Healing, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Humberston And New Waltham. There are 2 schools in Healing and 6 in Humberston And New Waltham.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Humberston and New Waltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Healing | Humberston and New Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 405.5 Mbps in Healing and 374.4 Mbps in Humberston And New Waltham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 91% in Humberston And New Waltham. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 71.4% in Humberston And New Waltham.
Healing is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (406 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Healing leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Humberston And New Waltham averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,306 in Humberston And New Waltham. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.5% in Humberston And New Waltham.
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 Humberston And New Waltham. The median age is 46 in Healing and 47.7 in Humberston And New Waltham. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Healing versus 65.7% in Humberston And New Waltham. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 49.9% in Humberston And New Waltham.
| Indicator | Healing | Humberston and New Waltham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,201 | 14,861 |
| 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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