Humberston and New Waltham vs Withernsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWithernsea 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Humberston and New Waltham | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Humberston and New Waltham | Withernsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,861 | 6,030 |
| Median Age | 47.7 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,746 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 49.9% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 21.6% | 30.5% |
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