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Humberston and New Waltham vs Withernsea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Withernsea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 49% lower. Withernsea 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

Withernsea

£161,098

Crime Rate

Humberston and New Waltham

118.1

Withernsea

50.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Humberston and New Waltham

100.0%

Withernsea

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Humberston and New Waltham

374.4

Withernsea

442.5

EPC Rating

Humberston and New Waltham

69.1

Withernsea

70.8

Median Income

Humberston and New Waltham

£27,746

Withernsea

£31,674

Property in Humberston And New Waltham commands an average of £239,776, compared with £161,098 in Withernsea – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Humberston And New Waltham is a flat at £105,625, while in Withernsea it is a terraced at £120,511.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 35% pricier in Humberston And New Waltham (£199,251 vs £147,987).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Withernsea prices grew faster — 50% vs 32%.

Withernsea has a crime rate of 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 132% lower than Humberston And New Waltham at 118.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Humberston And New Waltham is violent-crime, while in Withernsea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Humberston And New Waltham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Withernsea. There are 6 schools in Humberston And New Waltham and 2 in Withernsea.

Humberston and New Waltham School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Withernsea School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricHumberston and New WalthamWithernsea
Total Schools62
Primary41
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 442.5 Mbps in Withernsea and 374.4 Mbps in Humberston And New Waltham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Humberston And New Waltham and 96.4% in Withernsea. Gigabit availability stands at 71.4% in Humberston And New Waltham and 86.9% in Withernsea.

Withernsea is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (443 vs 374 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Withernsea, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.1 (band C) in Humberston And New Waltham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,306 in Humberston And New Waltham and £1,269 in Withernsea. 57.5% of homes in Humberston And New Waltham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Withernsea.

Withernsea has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 57.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,674 in Withernsea and £27,746 in Humberston And New Waltham. The median age is 47.7 in Humberston And New Waltham and 48.7 in Withernsea. Employment rates stand at 49.9% in Humberston And New Waltham and 54.2% in Withernsea. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Humberston And New Waltham versus 73.1% in Withernsea. Humberston And New Waltham has a population of 14,861 and Withernsea has 6,030.

IndicatorHumberston and New WalthamWithernsea
Population14,8616,030
Median Age47.748.7
Median Household Income£27,746£31,674
Employment Rate49.9%54.2%
Owner Occupied65.7%73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified21.6%30.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Humberston And New Waltham and Withernsea?
Humberston And New Waltham and Withernsea are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Humberston And New Waltham or Withernsea?
Withernsea is cheaper, with an average house price of £161,098.
Is Humberston And New Waltham or Withernsea safer?
Withernsea has the lower crime rate at 50.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Humberston And New Waltham or Withernsea?
Humberston And New Waltham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Humberston And New Waltham or Withernsea?
Withernsea has faster average broadband at 442.5 Mbps.

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