Hedon vs Hessle
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hedon offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Hedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hessle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hedon
£222,208
Hessle
£234,981
Crime Rate
Hedon
50.8
Hessle
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hedon
0.0%
Hessle
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hedon
331.1
Hessle
500
EPC Rating
Hedon
70.4
Hessle
70.4
Median Income
Hedon
£29,362
Hessle
£29,362
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Hedon is £222,208, which is 5% less than Hessle at £234,981. The most affordable entry point in Hedon is a flat at £110,357, while in Hessle it is a flat at £120,323.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Hessle (£224,584 vs £178,681).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hessle prices grew faster — 25% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Hedon (50.8 per 1,000) compared to Hessle (50.8 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Hedon is violent-crime, while in Hessle 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 HumberHessle has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Hedon. Hedon has 2 schools in total, while Hessle has 3.
Hedon School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hessle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hedon | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hessle offers faster average downloads at 500.0 Mbps, compared to 331.1 Mbps in Hedon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Hedon and 99.6% in Hessle. Gigabit availability stands at 60.5% in Hedon and 99.6% in Hessle.
Hessle is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (500 vs 331 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Hedon are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Hessle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Hedon and £1,144 in Hessle. 62.2% of homes in Hedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Hessle.
Hedon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,361.5 in Hedon and £29,361.5 in Hessle. The median age is 44.3 in Hedon and 44.3 in Hessle. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Hedon and 54.7% in Hessle. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Hedon versus 60.7% in Hessle.
| Indicator | Hedon | Hessle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,117 | 15,489 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 44.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £29,361.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 60.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 26.1% |
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