Haxby vs Huntington (York)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Huntington (york) offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haxby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haxby
£350,035
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Crime Rate
Haxby
24.3
Huntington (York)
66.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haxby
100.0%
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Haxby
410.9
Huntington (York)
410.9
EPC Rating
Haxby
70
Huntington (York)
70
Median Income
Haxby
£31,854
Huntington (York)
£31,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Huntington (york) is £308,111, which is 14% less than Haxby at £350,035. The most affordable entry point in Haxby is a flat at £146,778, while in Huntington (york) it is a flat at £161,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Haxby (£305,289 vs £271,478).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Haxby prices grew faster — 36% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Haxby (24.3 per 1,000) compared to Huntington (york) (66.9 per 1,000), a 175% difference. The most common crime category in Haxby is anti-social-behaviour, while in Huntington (york) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Haxby's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Huntington (york) it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberHaxby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Huntington (york). Haxby has 2 schools in total, while Huntington (york) has 5.
Haxby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Haxby | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Haxby offers faster average downloads at 410.9 Mbps, compared to 410.9 Mbps in Huntington (york). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Haxby and 94.5% in Huntington (york). Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Haxby and 78.5% in Huntington (york).
Haxby is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (411 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Haxby are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Huntington (york). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Haxby and £1,221 in Huntington (york). 58.5% of homes in Haxby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Huntington (york).
Haxby has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Haxby and £31,854 in Huntington (york). The median age is 43.1 in Haxby and 43.1 in Huntington (york). Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Haxby and 55.9% in Huntington (york). Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Haxby versus 65.1% in Huntington (york).
| Indicator | Haxby | Huntington (York) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,176 | 12,420 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £31,854 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 65.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 38.8% |
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