Boroughbridge vs Haxby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boroughbridge wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haxby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boroughbridge
£293,945
Haxby
£350,035
Crime Rate
Boroughbridge
47.3
Haxby
24.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boroughbridge
50.0%
Haxby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boroughbridge
346.6
Haxby
410.9
EPC Rating
Boroughbridge
70.3
Haxby
70
Median Income
Boroughbridge
£29,895
Haxby
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £293,945, Boroughbridge undercuts Haxby (£350,035) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boroughbridge is a flat at £96,835, while in Haxby it is a flat at £146,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Haxby (£146,778 vs £96,835).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haxby prices grew faster — 36% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Haxby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 24.3 per 1,000 versus 47.3 per 1,000 in Boroughbridge. The most common crime category in Boroughbridge is violent-crime, while in Haxby it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Boroughbridge's most common crime is violent crime; in Haxby it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 2 schools in Boroughbridge, 50% are in the top two inspection bands. In Haxby, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Boroughbridge School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Haxby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boroughbridge | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Haxby averages 410.9 Mbps – ahead of Boroughbridge's 346.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Boroughbridge and 94.5% in Haxby. Gigabit availability stands at 64.9% in Boroughbridge and 78.5% in Haxby.
Haxby is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (411 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boroughbridge, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Haxby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Boroughbridge and £1,221 in Haxby. 59.5% of homes in Boroughbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Haxby.
Boroughbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Haxby and £29,895 in Boroughbridge. The median age is 48.1 in Boroughbridge and 43.1 in Haxby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Boroughbridge and 55.9% in Haxby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Boroughbridge versus 65.1% in Haxby. Boroughbridge has a population of 3,064 and Haxby has 10,176.
| Indicator | Boroughbridge | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,064 | 10,176 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 38.8% |
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