Dunnington vs Market Weighton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Market Weighton offers lower property prices by roughly 70%. Market Weighton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunnington
£428,170
Market Weighton
£252,574
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Market Weighton
50.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Market Weighton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Market Weighton
307.5
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Market Weighton
70.8
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Market Weighton
£31,674
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Market Weighton is £252,574, which is 70% less than Dunnington at £428,170. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Market Weighton it is a flat at £111,350.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Dunnington (£284,000 vs £173,587).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 50.8 offences per 1,000 people, Market Weighton is the safer of the two – 31% lower than Dunnington's 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunnington 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 HumberDunnington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Market Weighton. Dunnington has 1 schools in total, while Market Weighton has 4.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Dunnington | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Market Weighton offers faster average downloads at 307.5 Mbps, compared to 220.7 Mbps in Dunnington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Dunnington and 82.1% in Market Weighton. Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 57.1% in Market Weighton.
Market Weighton is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (308 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Market Weighton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Dunnington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,269 in Market Weighton. 58.5% of homes in Dunnington 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 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £31,674 in Market Weighton. The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 48.7 in Market Weighton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 54.2% in Market Weighton. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dunnington versus 73.1% in Market Weighton.
| Indicator | Dunnington | Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 7,458 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 48.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £31,674 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 30.5% |
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