Easingwold vs Haxby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberHaxby 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Easingwold | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Easingwold | Haxby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,036 | 10,176 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 38.8% |
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