Town comparison
Healing vs Kingston upon Hull
Which is better to live in? 14.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Kingston Upon Hull is about 133% cheaper on average. Healing has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Healing edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Healing
£303,466
Kingston upon Hull
£130,416
Crime Rate
Healing
118.1
Kingston upon Hull
120.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Healing
100.0%
Kingston upon Hull
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Healing
405.5
Kingston upon Hull
499.8
EPC Rating
Healing
71.1
Kingston upon Hull
69.9
Median Income
Healing
£29,985
Kingston upon Hull
£27,049
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Kingston Upon Hull is £130,416, which is 133% less than Healing at £303,466. The most affordable entry point in Healing is a terraced at £165,090, while in Kingston Upon Hull it is a flat at £94,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 62% pricier in Healing (£165,090 vs £101,804).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Healing prices grew faster — 57% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 118.1 offences per 1,000 people, Healing is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Kingston Upon Hull's 120.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Healing is violent-crime, while in Kingston Upon Hull 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 94.4% in Kingston Upon Hull. Healing has 2 schools in total, while Kingston Upon Hull has 85.
Healing School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kingston upon Hull School Inspection Breakdown
94.4% of 85 schools (72 primary, 13 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Healing | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 85 |
| Primary | 1 | 72 |
| Secondary | 1 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Kingston Upon Hull offers faster average downloads at 499.8 Mbps, compared to 405.5 Mbps in Healing. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 81.9% of premises in Healing and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull. Gigabit availability stands at 80% in Healing and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull.
Kingston Upon Hull is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (500 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Healing are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.1 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Kingston Upon Hull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,262 in Healing and £1,018 in Kingston Upon Hull. 63.8% of homes in Healing have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Kingston Upon Hull.
Healing has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,984.5 in Healing and £27,049 in Kingston Upon Hull. The median age is 46 in Healing and 39.9 in Kingston Upon Hull. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Healing and 55.1% in Kingston Upon Hull. Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Healing versus 48.3% in Kingston Upon Hull.
| Indicator | Healing | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,201 | 270,816 |
| Median Age | 46 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,984.5 | £27,049 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 48.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.5% | 21.7% |
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