Hessle vs Immingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Immingham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 33% lower. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hessle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hessle
£234,981
Immingham
£177,323
Crime Rate
Hessle
50.8
Immingham
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hessle
100.0%
Immingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hessle
500
Immingham
427.4
EPC Rating
Hessle
70.4
Immingham
70.7
Median Income
Hessle
£29,362
Immingham
£30,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £177,323, Immingham undercuts Hessle (£234,981) by around 33% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Hessle is a flat at £120,323, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 120% pricier in Hessle (£120,323 vs £54,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Immingham prices grew faster — 35% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberImmingham has a crime rate of 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21% lower than Hessle at 50.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hessle is violent-crime, while in Immingham 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 HumberOf the 3 schools in Hessle, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Immingham, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Hessle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Immingham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hessle | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Hessle averages 500.0 Mbps – ahead of Immingham's 427.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.6% of premises in Hessle and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 99.6% in Hessle and 84.7% in Immingham.
Hessle is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (500 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Immingham, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Hessle. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,144 in Hessle and £1,208 in Immingham. 62.2% of homes in Hessle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Immingham.
Immingham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,353.5 in Immingham and £29,361.5 in Hessle. The median age is 44.3 in Hessle and 45 in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Hessle and 54.4% in Immingham. Owner-occupancy is 60.7% in Hessle versus 65.7% in Immingham. Hessle has a population of 15,489 and Immingham has 9,770.
| Indicator | Hessle | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,489 | 9,770 |
| Median Age | 44.3 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £29,361.5 | £30,353.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.7% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.1% | 22.8% |
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