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Easingwold vs Haxby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

Haxby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Easingwold edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Easingwold

£364,154

Haxby

£350,035

Crime Rate

Easingwold

47.7

Haxby

24.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Easingwold

100.0%

Haxby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Easingwold

305.8

Haxby

410.9

EPC Rating

Easingwold

70.3

Haxby

70

Median Income

Easingwold

£29,895

Haxby

£31,854

Property in Easingwold commands an average of £364,154, compared with £350,035 in Haxby – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Easingwold is a flat at £167,188, while in Haxby it is a flat at £146,778.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Easingwold (£167,188 vs £146,778).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Easingwold prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.

Haxby has a crime rate of 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 96% lower than Easingwold at 47.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Easingwold is violent-crime, while in Haxby it is anti-social-behaviour.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Easingwold's most common crime is violent crime; in Haxby it's anti-social behaviour.

Families may prefer Easingwold, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Haxby. There are 2 schools in Easingwold and 2 in Haxby.

Easingwold School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Haxby School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricEasingwoldHaxby
Total Schools22
Primary12
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Haxby and 305.8 Mbps in Easingwold. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Easingwold and 94.5% in Haxby. Gigabit availability stands at 56.7% in Easingwold and 78.5% in Haxby.

Haxby is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (411 vs 306 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Easingwold leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Haxby averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Easingwold and £1,221 in Haxby. 59.5% of homes in Easingwold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Haxby.

Easingwold 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 Haxby and £29,895 in Easingwold. The median age is 48.1 in Easingwold and 43.1 in Haxby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Easingwold versus 65.1% in Haxby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Easingwold and 55.9% in Haxby.

IndicatorEasingwoldHaxby
Population5,03610,176
Median Age48.143.1
Median Household Income£29,895£31,854
Employment Rate56.9%55.9%
Owner Occupied68.4%65.1%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%38.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Easingwold and Haxby?
Easingwold and Haxby are approximately 8.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Easingwold or Haxby?
Haxby is cheaper, with an average house price of £350,035.
Is Easingwold or Haxby safer?
Haxby has the lower crime rate at 24.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Easingwold or Haxby?
Easingwold has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Easingwold or Haxby?
Haxby has faster average broadband at 410.9 Mbps.

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