Dunnington vs Haxby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Haxby is about 22% cheaper on average. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunnington
£428,170
Haxby
£350,035
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Haxby
24.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Haxby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Haxby
410.9
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Haxby
70
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Haxby
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Haxby more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £350,035 versus £428,170 in Dunnington. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Haxby it is a flat at £146,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 7% pricier in Dunnington (£284,000 vs £265,778).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 24.3 offences per 1,000 people, Haxby is the safer of the two – 173% lower than Dunnington's 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunnington is violent-crime, while in Haxby it is anti-social-behaviour.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Dunnington's most common crime is violent crime; in Haxby it's anti-social behaviour.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Dunnington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Haxby.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Dunnington | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Haxby enjoy 410.9 Mbps on average, while Dunnington lags behind at 220.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Dunnington and 94.5% in Haxby. Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 78.5% in Haxby.
Haxby is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (411 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Dunnington is band C (score 70), ahead of Haxby's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,221 in Haxby. 58.5% of homes in Dunnington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Haxby.
Dunnington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dunnington has a population of 3,256 while Haxby has 10,176. Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £31,854 in Haxby. The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 43.1 in Haxby. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 55.9% in Haxby.
| Indicator | Dunnington | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 10,176 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 38.8% |
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