Easingwold vs Sowerby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Sowerby offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Sowerby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Easingwold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Easingwold
£364,154
Sowerby
£308,282
Crime Rate
Easingwold
47.7
Sowerby
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Easingwold
100.0%
Sowerby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Easingwold
305.8
Sowerby
256.9
EPC Rating
Easingwold
70.3
Sowerby
70.3
Median Income
Easingwold
£29,895
Sowerby
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Sowerby is £308,282, which is 18% less than Easingwold at £364,154. The most affordable entry point in Easingwold is a flat at £167,188, while in Sowerby it is a flat at £144,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Easingwold (£296,412 vs £218,486).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sowerby prices grew faster — 56% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Sowerby (47.2 per 1,000) compared to Easingwold (47.7 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Easingwold is violent-crime, while in Sowerby 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 HumberEasingwold has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Sowerby. Easingwold has 2 schools in total, while Sowerby has 3.
Easingwold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sowerby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Easingwold | Sowerby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Easingwold offers faster average downloads at 305.8 Mbps, compared to 256.9 Mbps in Sowerby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Easingwold and 78% in Sowerby. Gigabit availability stands at 56.7% in Easingwold and 45.5% in Sowerby.
Easingwold is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (306 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Easingwold are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Sowerby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Easingwold and £1,432 in Sowerby. 59.5% of homes in Easingwold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Sowerby.
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 Sowerby. The median age is 48.1 in Easingwold and 48.1 in Sowerby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Easingwold and 56.9% in Sowerby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Easingwold versus 68.4% in Sowerby.
| Indicator | Easingwold | Sowerby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,036 | 4,727 |
| 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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