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Area guide · East Yorkshire

Living in Market Weighton

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

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At a glance

Market Weighton is a village in East Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 7,458. The average house price is £252,574 and the overall crime rate is 50.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Market Weighton ranks

Population

7,458

Avg House Price

£252,574

Crime Rate

50.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

308 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,674

Median Age

48.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Market Weighton's detached homes (£323,533) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£111,350).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Market Weighton prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£188,364 → £252,574).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£323,533£300,00065
Semi-Detached£216,445£218,00049
Terraced£173,587£165,00025
Flat£111,350£117,50010

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Market Weighton is 50.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Market Weighton: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Market Weighton Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academyPrimaryGood
The Market Weighton SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Market Weighton averages 308 Mbps — 208% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Market Weighton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.8
% Rated C or Above62.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,269

Demographics & Economy

Population7,458
Median Age48.7
Median Household Income£31,674
Employment Rate54.2%
Owner Occupied73.1%
Degree-Level Qualified30.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Market Weighton?
The average house price in Market Weighton is £252,574 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Market Weighton?
The most affordable entry point in Market Weighton is a flat, with an average price of £111,350.
Is Market Weighton a safe place to live?
Market Weighton has a recorded crime rate of 50.8 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 Market Weighton?
Market Weighton has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Market Weighton?
Average broadband download speeds in Market Weighton are around 308 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 82.1% of premises.
How big is Market Weighton?
Market Weighton is a settlement in East Yorkshire with a population of approximately 7,458.

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