Healing vs Immingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Immingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 71% lower. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Healing
£303,466
Immingham
£177,323
Crime Rate
Healing
118.1
Immingham
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Healing
100.0%
Immingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Healing
405.5
Immingham
427.4
EPC Rating
Healing
71.1
Immingham
70.7
Median Income
Healing
£29,985
Immingham
£30,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £177,323, Immingham undercuts Healing (£303,466) by around 71% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 79% pricier in Healing (£165,090 vs £92,359).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberImmingham has a crime rate of 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 182% lower than Healing at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Healing is violent-crime, while in Immingham 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 2 schools in Healing, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Immingham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Immingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Healing | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Immingham averages 427.4 Mbps – ahead of Healing's 405.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 84.7% in Immingham.
Immingham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (427 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Healing leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Immingham averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,208 in Immingham. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Immingham.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,353.5 in Immingham and £29,984.5 in Healing. The median age is 46 in Healing and 45 in Immingham. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Healing versus 65.7% in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 54.4% in Immingham.
| Indicator | Healing | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,201 | 9,770 |
| Median Age | 46 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,984.5 | £30,353.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 22.8% |
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