Dunnington vs Huntington (York)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Huntington (york) is about 39% cheaper on average. Dunnington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunnington
£428,170
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Huntington (York)
66.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Huntington (York)
410.9
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Huntington (York)
70
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Huntington (York)
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Huntington (york) is £308,111, which is 39% less than Dunnington at £428,170. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Huntington (york) it is a flat at £161,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 15% pricier in Dunnington (£312,143 vs £271,478).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Dunnington (66.3 per 1,000) compared to Huntington (york) (66.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Dunnington is violent-crime, while in Huntington (york) 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 HumberDunnington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Huntington (york). Dunnington has 1 schools in total, while Huntington (york) has 5.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dunnington | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Huntington (york) offers faster average downloads at 410.9 Mbps, compared to 220.7 Mbps in Dunnington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Dunnington and 94.5% in Huntington (york). Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 78.5% in Huntington (york).
Huntington (york) is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (411 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dunnington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Huntington (york). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,221 in Huntington (york). 58.5% of homes in Dunnington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Huntington (york).
Dunnington has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £31,854 in Huntington (york). The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 43.1 in Huntington (york). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 55.9% in Huntington (york). Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dunnington versus 65.1% in Huntington (york).
| Indicator | Dunnington | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 12,420 |
| 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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