Dunnington vs Malton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Malton wins on house prices with a 44% gap. Malton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunnington
£428,170
Malton
£296,719
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Malton
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Malton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Malton
320.8
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Malton
70.3
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Malton
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Dunnington commands an average of £428,170, compared with £296,719 in Malton – a difference of 44%. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Malton it is a flat at £105,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Dunnington (£284,000 vs £198,199).
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 Malton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.3 per 1,000 versus 66.3 per 1,000 in Dunnington. The most common crime category in Dunnington is violent-crime, while in Malton 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 Malton. There are 1 schools in Dunnington and 3 in Malton.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Malton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dunnington | Malton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 320.8 Mbps in Malton and 220.7 Mbps in Dunnington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Dunnington and 83.8% in Malton. Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 59.7% in Malton.
Malton is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (321 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Malton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Dunnington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,432 in Malton. 58.5% of homes in Dunnington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Malton.
Malton 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 Malton. The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 48.1 in Malton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 56.9% in Malton. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dunnington versus 68.4% in Malton. Dunnington has a population of 3,256 and Malton has 6,320.
| Indicator | Dunnington | Malton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 6,320 |
| 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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