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Hedon vs Kingston upon Hull

Which is better to live in? 6.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Overall, Kingston Upon Hull offers lower property prices by roughly 70%. Hedon has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Kingston Upon Hull edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Hedon

£222,208

Kingston upon Hull

£130,416

Crime Rate

Hedon

50.8

Kingston upon Hull

120.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Hedon

0.0%

Kingston upon Hull

94.4%

Avg Download Speed

Hedon

331.1

Kingston upon Hull

499.8

EPC Rating

Hedon

70.4

Kingston upon Hull

69.9

Median Income

Hedon

£29,362

Kingston upon Hull

£27,049

The average house price in Kingston Upon Hull is £130,416, which is 70% less than Hedon at £222,208. The most affordable entry point in Hedon is a flat at £110,357, while in Kingston Upon Hull it is a flat at £94,548.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Hedon (£147,580 vs £101,804).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Kingston Upon Hull prices grew faster — 35% vs 1%.

With 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Hedon is the safer of the two – 136% lower than Kingston Upon Hull's 120.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hedon 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.

Kingston Upon Hull has 94.4% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 0% in Hedon. Hedon has 2 schools in total, while Kingston Upon Hull has 85.

Hedon School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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.

MetricHedonKingston upon Hull
Total Schools285
Primary272
Secondary013
% Top two bands0%94.4%

Broadband & Connectivity

Kingston Upon Hull offers faster average downloads at 499.8 Mbps, compared to 331.1 Mbps in Hedon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Hedon and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull. Gigabit availability stands at 60.5% in Hedon and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull.

Kingston Upon Hull 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 69.9 (band C) in Kingston Upon Hull. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Hedon and £1,018 in Kingston Upon Hull. 62.2% of homes in Hedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.3% in Kingston Upon Hull.

Kingston Upon Hull has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,361.5 in Hedon and £27,049 in Kingston Upon Hull. The median age is 44.3 in Hedon and 39.9 in Kingston Upon Hull. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Hedon and 55.1% in Kingston Upon Hull. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Hedon versus 48.3% in Kingston Upon Hull.

IndicatorHedonKingston upon Hull
Population8,117270,816
Median Age44.339.9
Median Household Income£29,361.5£27,049
Employment Rate54.7%55.1%
Owner Occupied60.7%48.3%
Degree-Level Qualified26.1%21.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Hedon and Kingston Upon Hull?
Hedon and Kingston Upon Hull are approximately 6.1 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Hedon or Kingston Upon Hull?
Kingston Upon Hull is cheaper, with an average house price of £130,416.
Is Hedon or Kingston Upon Hull safer?
Hedon has the lower crime rate at 50.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Hedon or Kingston Upon Hull?
Kingston Upon Hull has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 94.4%.
Which has faster broadband, Hedon or Kingston Upon Hull?
Kingston Upon Hull has faster average broadband at 499.8 Mbps.

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