Town comparison
Hedon vs Kingston upon Hull
Which is better to live in? 6.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberKingston 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.
| Metric | Hedon | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 85 |
| Primary | 2 | 72 |
| Secondary | 0 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | 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.
| Indicator | Hedon | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,117 | 270,816 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £27,049 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 48.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 21.7% |
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