Easingwold vs Knaresborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Easingwold is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. Knaresborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Easingwold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Easingwold
£364,154
Knaresborough
£391,262
Crime Rate
Easingwold
47.7
Knaresborough
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Easingwold
100.0%
Knaresborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Easingwold
305.8
Knaresborough
439.4
EPC Rating
Easingwold
70.3
Knaresborough
70.3
Median Income
Easingwold
£29,895
Knaresborough
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Knaresborough commands an average of £391,262, compared with £364,154 in Easingwold – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Easingwold is a flat at £167,188, while in Knaresborough it is a flat at £145,194.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Knaresborough (£331,541 vs £274,944).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Easingwold prices grew faster — 38% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberKnaresborough has a crime rate of 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Easingwold at 47.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Easingwold is violent-crime, while in Knaresborough 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 100% in Knaresborough. There are 2 schools in Easingwold and 5 in Knaresborough.
Easingwold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Easingwold | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 439.4 Mbps in Knaresborough and 305.8 Mbps in Easingwold. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Easingwold and 93.7% in Knaresborough. Gigabit availability stands at 56.7% in Easingwold and 86.5% in Knaresborough.
Knaresborough is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (439 vs 306 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Easingwold, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Knaresborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Easingwold and £1,432 in Knaresborough. 59.5% of homes in Easingwold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Knaresborough.
Easingwold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Easingwold and £29,895 in Knaresborough. The median age is 48.1 in Easingwold and 48.1 in Knaresborough. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Easingwold and 56.9% in Knaresborough. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Easingwold versus 68.4% in Knaresborough. Easingwold has a population of 5,036 and Knaresborough has 15,781.
| Indicator | Easingwold | Knaresborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,036 | 15,781 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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