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Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Malton

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

At a glance

Malton is a village in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 6,320. The average house price is £296,719 and the overall crime rate is 47.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Malton ranks

Population

6,320

Avg House Price

£296,719

Crime Rate

47.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

321 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,895

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Malton's detached homes (£406,763) command roughly 3.9× the price of a flat (£105,205).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Malton prices have risen 38% over the last 9 years (£215,184 → £296,719).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£406,763£367,50094
Semi-Detached£251,117£238,750116
Terraced£198,199£190,00079
Flat£105,205£100,00019

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Malton is 47.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Malton: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Malton Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Malton SchoolSecondaryGood
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Malton averages 321 Mbps — 221% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Malton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.3
% Rated C or Above59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,432

Demographics & Economy

Population6,320
Median Age48.1
Median Household Income£29,895
Employment Rate56.9%
Owner Occupied68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Malton?
The average house price in Malton is £296,719 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Malton?
The most affordable entry point in Malton is a flat, with an average price of £105,205.
Is Malton a safe place to live?
Malton has a recorded crime rate of 47.3 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 Malton?
Malton has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Malton?
Average broadband download speeds in Malton are around 321 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 83.8% of premises.
How big is Malton?
Malton is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 6,320.

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