School Catchments and House Prices in Hedon
In the Hedon area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Hedon area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
Why catchment sets the price in Hedon
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £190,000 and a detached home averages £205,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Hedon area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Hedon.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. East Riding of Yorkshire Council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Hedon numbers
The schools families ask about here are Holderness Academy and Inmans Primary School. 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Hedon to Hull (city centre) takes about 20 to 30 min.
By price, Hedon ranks 11 of the 15 East Riding of Yorkshire locations we cover, at £190,000 against a county average of £232,333. Band D council tax here is £2,527, against an average of £2,501 across the county locations we cover.
How Hedon scores for different buyers
Hedon is an ancient, affordable little market town east of Hull in the flat farming country of Holderness, a genuine medieval borough with a great church, a real centre and an easy Hull commute.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Hedon property and area guide.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across East Riding of Yorkshire.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Good value family homes, a friendly town, Inmans Primary in the town and Holderness Academy at Preston nearby, with parks and countryside close, weigh the flood check near the low ground and the road/bus commute. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★★ | One of the more affordable towns in the East Riding, terraces and starter homes (often ~£110,000 to £160,000) offer a genuine way onto the ladder in a characterful town with an easy Hull commute. |
| Professionals & Hull commuters | ★★★☆☆ | An easy road or bus commute into east Hull (about six miles), but there is no railway station, so it suits car and bus commuters rather than rail commuters. |
| Retirees & downsizers | ★★★★☆ | A friendly, walkable, affordable small town with genuine history and a full A&E only about six miles away in Hull, a reassuring combination; check the flood position near the water. |
| Property investors & landlords | ★★★★☆ | Affordable entry prices and steady demand from Hull commuters and families make Hedon a dependable local market, buy on the fundamentals and check flood risk near the Haven and low ground. |
First-time buyers & families
People drawn by Hedon's affordability, its character and community, and the easy Hull commute, weighing the flood check on the low ground and the road or bus commute rather than a train.
Downsizers & retirees
People wanting a friendly, walkable, affordable small town with genuine history and a full A&E only about six miles away in Hull, factoring in the flood-awareness near the water.
Hull commuters (by car or bus)
People happy to commute by road or bus into east Hull (about six miles) who want a characterful market town at an affordable price rather than a rail-commuter base.
Hedon is known locally for One of the oldest boroughs in England, and The market town centre. Hedon is one of the most ancient boroughs in the country, with charters and civic regalia among the oldest anywhere, a genuine source of local pride.
Practical detail for Hedon: the HU12 (Hedon and the Holderness villages toward Withernsea) postcode district, none, Hedon has NO railway station (the Hull to Withernsea line closed in 1964); the commute is by road or bus to Hull (~6 miles), then rail from Hull Paragon and nearest A and E is Hull Royal Infirmary, a full Type 1 A&E, only about six miles west in Hull (~20 to 30 min by road); genuinely close (verify with NHS).
Hedon at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Holderness Academy | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Inmans Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Hedon
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from East Riding of Yorkshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £19,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Hedon, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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