Dunnington vs Easingwold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Easingwold wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Easingwold has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunnington
£428,170
Easingwold
£364,154
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Easingwold
47.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Easingwold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Easingwold
305.8
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Easingwold
70.3
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Easingwold
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Dunnington commands an average of £428,170, compared with £364,154 in Easingwold – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Easingwold it is a flat at £167,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 14% pricier in Dunnington (£312,143 vs £274,944).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Easingwold experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.7 per 1,000 versus 66.3 per 1,000 in Dunnington. The most common crime category in Dunnington is violent-crime, while in Easingwold 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Dunnington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Easingwold. There are 1 schools in Dunnington and 2 in Easingwold.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Easingwold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dunnington | Easingwold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 305.8 Mbps in Easingwold and 220.7 Mbps in Dunnington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Dunnington and 82.1% in Easingwold. Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 56.7% in Easingwold.
Easingwold is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (306 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Easingwold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Dunnington averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,432 in Easingwold. 58.5% of homes in Dunnington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Easingwold.
Easingwold 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 Dunnington and £29,895 in Easingwold. The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 48.1 in Easingwold. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dunnington versus 68.4% in Easingwold. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 56.9% in Easingwold.
| Indicator | Dunnington | Easingwold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 5,036 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 34.2% |
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