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Last updated May 2026
Maltby — white and gray concrete building beside road during daytime

Area guide · South Yorkshire

Living in Maltby

A snapshot of life in Maltby, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

Maltby: Photo by Hendrik Morkel on Unsplash

At a glance

Maltby is a town in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 16,305. The average house price is £167,550 and the overall crime rate is 90.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Maltby ranks

Population

16,305

Avg House Price

£167,550

Crime Rate

90.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

83.3%

Avg Download Speed

451 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,075.5

Median Age

43.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Maltby's detached homes (£264,513) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£98,421).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Maltby prices have risen 42% over the last 9 years (£117,924 → £167,550).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£264,513£257,50066
Semi-Detached£169,709£175,00074
Terraced£102,328£95,00091
Flat£98,421£70,0007

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Maltby is 90.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Maltby: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools6
Primary5
Secondary1
% Top two bands83.3%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Crags Community SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Maltby AcademySecondaryGood
Maltby Lilly Hall AcademyPrimaryGood
Maltby Manor AcademyPrimaryGood
Maltby Redwood AcademyPrimaryGood
St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Maltby)PrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Maltby averages 451 Mbps — 351% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Maltby homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.6
% Rated C or Above61.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,080

Demographics & Economy

Population16,305
Median Age43.3
Median Household Income£29,075.5
Employment Rate54.8%
Owner Occupied63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified22.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Maltby?
The average house price in Maltby is £167,550 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Maltby?
The most affordable entry point in Maltby is a flat, with an average price of £98,421.
Is Maltby a safe place to live?
Maltby has a recorded crime rate of 90.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Maltby?
Maltby has 6 schools in total, with 83.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Maltby?
Average broadband download speeds in Maltby are around 451 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.
How big is Maltby?
Maltby is a settlement in South Yorkshire with a population of approximately 16,305.

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