Hull vs Leeds

Which is better to live in? (2026)

51

Hull

Yorkshire and The Humber

Grade D
51

Leeds

Yorkshire and The Humber

Grade D
Hull: 2 wins|Leeds: 2 wins|Draw

Category Comparison

Hull
Category
Leeds
51/100
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
51/100
48/100BETTER
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
25/100
47% Good/OutstandingBETTER
๐ŸŽ“Schools
40% Good/Outstanding
86/100
๐Ÿš†Transport
BETTER91/100
41/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
BETTER72/100
~ยฃ407/mo
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
~ยฃ407/mo
70/100
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
70/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
25/100
25/100
๐ŸฅHealthcare
25/100

Our Verdict

Hull and Leeds are closely matched overall. Hull performs better in crime safety and schools, while Leeds has the advantage in transport and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hull or Leeds better to live in?

Hull and Leeds are closely matched overall. Hull performs better in crime safety and schools, while Leeds has the advantage in transport and affordability. Your ideal choice depends on which factors matter most to your lifestyle.

Is Hull safer than Leeds?

Hull scores higher for crime safety (48/100) compared to Leeds (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Hull or Leeds?

Hull has 15 schools within 3km, with 47% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Leeds has 15 schools nearby, with 40% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Hull or Leeds?

Monthly bills are similar in both areas (~ยฃ407/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.