Humberston and New Waltham vs Immingham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Immingham is about 35% cheaper on average. Immingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Humberston And New Waltham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Humberston and New Waltham
£239,776
Immingham
£177,323
Crime Rate
Humberston and New Waltham
118.1
Immingham
41.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Humberston and New Waltham
100.0%
Immingham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Humberston and New Waltham
374.4
Immingham
427.4
EPC Rating
Humberston and New Waltham
69.1
Immingham
70.7
Median Income
Humberston and New Waltham
£27,746
Immingham
£30,354
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Immingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £177,323 versus £239,776 in Humberston And New Waltham. The most affordable entry point in Humberston And New Waltham is a flat at £105,625, while in Immingham it is a flat at £54,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 93% pricier in Humberston And New Waltham (£105,625 vs £54,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Immingham prices grew faster — 35% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 41.9 offences per 1,000 people, Immingham is the safer of the two – 182% lower than Humberston And New Waltham's 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Humberston And New Waltham 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 HumberSchool quality favours Humberston And New Waltham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Immingham.
Humberston and New Waltham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 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 | Humberston and New Waltham | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Immingham enjoy 427.4 Mbps on average, while Humberston And New Waltham lags behind at 374.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Humberston And New Waltham and 87.6% in Immingham. Gigabit availability stands at 71.4% in Humberston And New Waltham and 84.7% in Immingham.
Immingham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (427 vs 374 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Immingham is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Humberston And New Waltham's band C (score 69.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Humberston And New Waltham and £1,208 in Immingham. 57.5% of homes in Humberston And New Waltham 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 57.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Humberston And New Waltham has a population of 14,861 while Immingham has 9,770. Median household income is £30,353.5 in Immingham and £27,746 in Humberston And New Waltham. The median age is 47.7 in Humberston And New Waltham and 45 in Immingham. Employment rates stand at 49.9% in Humberston And New Waltham and 54.4% in Immingham.
| Indicator | Humberston and New Waltham | Immingham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,861 | 9,770 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £27,746 | £30,353.5 |
| Employment Rate | 49.9% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 65.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 22.8% |
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