Dunnington vs Strensall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Strensall is about 17% 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
Strensall
£366,247
Crime Rate
Dunnington
66.3
Strensall
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dunnington
100.0%
Strensall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dunnington
220.7
Strensall
410.9
EPC Rating
Dunnington
70
Strensall
70.2
Median Income
Dunnington
£31,854
Strensall
£30,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Strensall is £366,247, which is 17% less than Dunnington at £428,170. The most affordable entry point in Dunnington is a terraced at £284,000, while in Strensall it is a flat at £127,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 5% pricier in Dunnington (£453,224 vs £430,700).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dunnington prices grew faster — 51% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 66.3 offences per 1,000 people, Dunnington is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Strensall's 66.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dunnington is violent-crime, while in Strensall 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 Strensall. Dunnington has 1 schools in total, while Strensall has 1.
Dunnington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Strensall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dunnington | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Strensall 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 Strensall. Gigabit availability stands at 29.6% in Dunnington and 78.5% in Strensall.
Strensall is the faster of the two by 86% on average download speed (411 vs 221 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Strensall are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.2 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Dunnington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Dunnington and £1,406 in Strensall. 58.5% of homes in Dunnington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Strensall.
Strensall has more energy-efficient housing — 59.4% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Dunnington and £30,139.9 in Strensall. The median age is 43.1 in Dunnington and 47.5 in Strensall. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Dunnington and 56.8% in Strensall. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Dunnington versus 68% in Strensall.
| Indicator | Dunnington | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,256 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £30,139.9 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 34.8% |
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