Hedon vs Laceby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Laceby offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Hedon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Hedon
£222,208
Laceby
£188,282
Crime Rate
Hedon
50.8
Laceby
118.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hedon
0.0%
Laceby
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Hedon
331.1
Laceby
388.9
EPC Rating
Hedon
70.4
Laceby
70.1
Median Income
Hedon
£29,362
Laceby
£29,027
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Laceby is £188,282, which is 18% less than Hedon at £222,208. The most affordable entry point in Hedon is a flat at £110,357, while in Laceby it is a terraced at £132,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Hedon (£178,681 vs £158,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Laceby prices grew faster — 22% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Hedon is the safer of the two – 133% lower than Laceby's 118.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hedon is violent-crime, while in Laceby 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Hedon and Laceby. Hedon has 2 schools and Laceby has 1 schools.
Hedon School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Laceby School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Hedon | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 0% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Laceby offers faster average downloads at 388.9 Mbps, compared to 331.1 Mbps in Hedon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Hedon and 88.3% in Laceby. Gigabit availability stands at 60.5% in Hedon and 75% in Laceby.
Laceby is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (389 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 70.1 (band C) in Laceby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Hedon and £1,314 in Laceby. 62.2% of homes in Hedon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.3% in Laceby.
Hedon has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 60.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,361.5 in Hedon and £29,027 in Laceby. The median age is 44.3 in Hedon and 47.1 in Laceby. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Hedon and 52% in Laceby. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Hedon versus 67.3% in Laceby.
| Indicator | Hedon | Laceby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,117 | 3,284 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £29,027 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 67.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 24.1% |
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