Easingwold vs Strensall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Easingwold wins on house prices with a 1% gap. Easingwold has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Easingwold edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Easingwold
£364,154
Strensall
£366,247
Crime Rate
Easingwold
47.7
Strensall
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Easingwold
100.0%
Strensall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Easingwold
305.8
Strensall
410.9
EPC Rating
Easingwold
70.3
Strensall
70.2
Median Income
Easingwold
£29,895
Strensall
£30,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £364,154, Easingwold undercuts Strensall (£366,247) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Easingwold is a flat at £167,188, while in Strensall it is a flat at £127,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Easingwold (£167,188 vs £127,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Easingwold prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Easingwold experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.7 per 1,000 versus 66.8 per 1,000 in Strensall. The most common crime category in Easingwold is violent-crime, while in Strensall 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Easingwold, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Strensall, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Easingwold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Strensall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Easingwold | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Strensall averages 410.9 Mbps – ahead of Easingwold's 305.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 82.1% of premises in Easingwold and 94.5% in Strensall. Gigabit availability stands at 56.7% in Easingwold and 78.5% in Strensall.
Strensall 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 Strensall averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Easingwold and £1,406 in Strensall. 59.5% of homes in Easingwold have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Strensall.
Easingwold has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,139.9 in Strensall and £29,895 in Easingwold. The median age is 48.1 in Easingwold and 47.5 in Strensall. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Easingwold versus 68% in Strensall. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Easingwold and 56.8% in Strensall.
| Indicator | Easingwold | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,036 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £30,139.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.8% |
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