Brayton vs Dunnington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Brayton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Brayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brayton
£296,921
Dunnington
£428,170
Crime Rate
Brayton
47.2
Dunnington
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brayton
100.0%
Dunnington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brayton
435
Dunnington
220.7
EPC Rating
Brayton
70.4
Dunnington
70
Median Income
Brayton
£30,117
Dunnington
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £296,921, Brayton undercuts Dunnington (£428,170) by around 31% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat at £130,000, while in Dunnington it is a terraced at £284,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Dunnington (£284,000 vs £160,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBrayton has a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40% lower than Dunnington at 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brayton is violent-crime, while in Dunnington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf the 1 schools in Brayton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Dunnington, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brayton | Dunnington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brayton averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Dunnington's 220.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Brayton and 71.7% in Dunnington. Gigabit availability stands at 85.1% in Brayton and 29.6% in Dunnington.
Brayton is the faster of the two by 97% on average download speed (435 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brayton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Dunnington averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Brayton and £1,221 in Dunnington. 59.8% of homes in Brayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Dunnington.
Brayton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £30,117.4 in Brayton. The median age is 48.2 in Brayton and 43.1 in Dunnington. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Brayton versus 65.1% in Dunnington. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Brayton and 55.9% in Dunnington.
| Indicator | Brayton | Dunnington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,092 | 3,256 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 38.8% |
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