Easingwold vs Huntington (York)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Huntington (york) wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Easingwold has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Easingwold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Easingwold
£364,154
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Crime Rate
Easingwold
47.7
Huntington (York)
66.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Easingwold
100.0%
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Easingwold
305.8
Huntington (York)
410.9
EPC Rating
Easingwold
70.3
Huntington (York)
70
Median Income
Easingwold
£29,895
Huntington (York)
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Easingwold commands an average of £364,154, compared with £308,111 in Huntington (york) – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Easingwold is a flat at £167,188, while in Huntington (york) it is a flat at £161,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Easingwold (£461,037 vs £397,136).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Easingwold prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Easingwold experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.7 per 1,000 versus 66.9 per 1,000 in Huntington (york). The most common crime category in Easingwold is violent-crime, while in Huntington (york) 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Easingwold, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Huntington (york). There are 2 schools in Easingwold and 5 in Huntington (york).
Easingwold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Easingwold | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Huntington (york) and 305.8 Mbps in Easingwold. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Easingwold and 94.5% in Huntington (york). Gigabit availability stands at 56.7% in Easingwold and 78.5% in Huntington (york).
Huntington (york) 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 Huntington (york) averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Easingwold and £1,221 in Huntington (york). 59.5% of homes in Easingwold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Huntington (york).
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 Huntington (york) and £29,895 in Easingwold. The median age is 48.1 in Easingwold and 43.1 in Huntington (york). Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Easingwold versus 65.1% in Huntington (york). Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Easingwold and 55.9% in Huntington (york).
| Indicator | Easingwold | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,036 | 12,420 |
| 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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