Hornsea vs Kingston upon Hull
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Kingston Upon Hull is about 74% cheaper on average. Hornsea has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hornsea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hornsea
£227,415
Kingston upon Hull
£130,416
Crime Rate
Hornsea
50.8
Kingston upon Hull
120.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hornsea
100.0%
Kingston upon Hull
94.4%
Avg Download Speed
Hornsea
483
Kingston upon Hull
499.8
EPC Rating
Hornsea
70.8
Kingston upon Hull
69.9
Median Income
Hornsea
£31,674
Kingston upon Hull
£27,049
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Kingston Upon Hull more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £130,416 versus £227,415 in Hornsea. The most affordable entry point in Hornsea is a flat at £134,836, while in Kingston Upon Hull it is a flat at £94,548.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 80% pricier in Hornsea (£183,078 vs £101,804).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hornsea prices grew faster — 45% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Hornsea (50.8 per 1,000) compared to Kingston Upon Hull (120.1 per 1,000), a 136% difference. The most common crime category in Hornsea 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 HumberSchool quality favours Hornsea: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 94.4% in Kingston Upon Hull.
Hornsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Hornsea | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 85 |
| Primary | 2 | 72 |
| Secondary | 1 | 13 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 94.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Kingston Upon Hull enjoy 499.8 Mbps on average, while Hornsea lags behind at 483.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.4% of premises in Hornsea and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull. Gigabit availability stands at 96% in Hornsea and 98.7% in Kingston Upon Hull.
Kingston Upon Hull is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (500 vs 483 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hornsea is band C (score 70.8), ahead of Kingston Upon Hull's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,269 in Hornsea and £1,018 in Kingston Upon Hull. 62.1% of homes in Hornsea 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 62.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hornsea has a population of 8,797 while Kingston Upon Hull has 270,816. Median household income is £31,674 in Hornsea and £27,049 in Kingston Upon Hull. The median age is 48.7 in Hornsea and 39.9 in Kingston Upon Hull. Employment rates stand at 54.2% in Hornsea and 55.1% in Kingston Upon Hull.
| Indicator | Hornsea | Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,797 | 270,816 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,674 | £27,049 |
| Employment Rate | 54.2% | 55.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% | 48.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.5% | 21.7% |
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