Dunnington vs Norton-on-Derwent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Norton On Derwent is about 41% cheaper on average. Norton On Derwent has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Dunnington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dunnington
£428,170
Norton-on-Derwent
£304,523
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Norton-on-Derwent
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Norton-on-Derwent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Norton-on-Derwent
320.8
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Norton-on-Derwent
70.3
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Norton-on-Derwent
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Norton On Derwent more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,523 versus £428,170 in Dunnington. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Norton On Derwent it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Dunnington (£284,000 vs £213,156).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 47.3 offences per 1,000 people, Norton On Derwent is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Dunnington's 66.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunnington is violent-crime, while in Norton On Derwent 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 HumberSchool quality favours Dunnington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Norton On Derwent.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norton-on-Derwent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dunnington | Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Norton On Derwent enjoy 320.8 Mbps on average, while Dunnington lags behind at 220.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 71.7% of premises in Dunnington and 83.8% in Norton On Derwent. Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 59.7% in Norton On Derwent.
Norton On Derwent is the faster of the two by 45% on average download speed (321 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Norton On Derwent is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Dunnington's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,432 in Norton On Derwent. 58.5% of homes in Dunnington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Norton On Derwent.
Norton On Derwent has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Dunnington has a population of 3,256 while Norton On Derwent has 7,909. Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £29,895 in Norton On Derwent. The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 48.1 in Norton On Derwent. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 56.9% in Norton On Derwent.
| Indicator | Dunnington | Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 7,909 |
| 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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