Town comparison
Driffield vs Market Weighton
Which is better to live in? 13.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Market Weighton wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Driffield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Driffield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Driffield
£269,284
Market Weighton
£252,574
Crime Rate
Driffield
50.8
Market Weighton
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Driffield
100.0%
Market Weighton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Driffield
323.7
Market Weighton
307.5
EPC Rating
Driffield
70.4
Market Weighton
70.8
Median Income
Driffield
£30,117
Market Weighton
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £252,574, Market Weighton undercuts Driffield (£269,284) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Driffield is a flat at £87,464, while in Market Weighton it is a flat at £111,350.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 21% pricier in Market Weighton (£111,350 vs £87,464).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Driffield prices grew faster — 52% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Driffield experience less crime overall, with a rate of 50.8 per 1,000 versus 50.8 per 1,000 in Market Weighton. The most common crime category in Driffield is violent-crime, while in Market Weighton 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 4 schools in Driffield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Market Weighton, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Driffield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Market Weighton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Driffield | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Driffield averages 323.7 Mbps – ahead of Market Weighton's 307.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 85.9% of premises in Driffield and 82.1% in Market Weighton. Gigabit availability stands at 60.3% in Driffield and 57.1% in Market Weighton.
Driffield is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (324 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Market Weighton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.8 (C), while Driffield averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,412 in Driffield and £1,269 in Market Weighton. 59.8% of homes in Driffield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.1% in Market Weighton.
Market Weighton has more energy-efficient housing — 62.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,674 in Market Weighton and £30,117.4 in Driffield. The median age is 48.2 in Driffield and 48.7 in Market Weighton. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Driffield versus 73.1% in Market Weighton. Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Driffield and 54.2% in Market Weighton.
| Indicator | Driffield | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,216 | 7,458 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,117.4 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 56.6% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 30.5% |
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