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Haxby vs Malton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Malton wins on house prices with a 18% gap. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haxby edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Haxby

£350,035

Malton

£296,719

Crime Rate

Haxby

24.3

Malton

47.3

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Haxby

100.0%

Malton

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Haxby

410.9

Malton

320.8

EPC Rating

Haxby

70

Malton

70.3

Median Income

Haxby

£31,854

Malton

£29,895

Property in Haxby commands an average of £350,035, compared with £296,719 in Malton – a difference of 18%. The most affordable entry point in Haxby is a flat at £146,778, while in Malton it is a flat at £105,205.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Haxby (£146,778 vs £105,205).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Malton prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.

Residents of Haxby experience less crime overall, with a rate of 24.3 per 1,000 versus 47.3 per 1,000 in Malton. The most common crime category in Haxby is anti-social-behaviour, while in Malton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Haxby's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Malton it's violent crime.

Families may prefer Haxby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Malton. There are 2 schools in Haxby and 3 in Malton.

Haxby School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Malton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricHaxbyMalton
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Haxby and 320.8 Mbps in Malton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Haxby and 83.8% in Malton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Haxby and 59.7% in Malton.

Haxby is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (411 vs 321 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Malton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Haxby averages 70 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Haxby and £1,432 in Malton. 58.5% of homes in Haxby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Malton.

Malton 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 Haxby and £29,895 in Malton. The median age is 43.1 in Haxby and 48.1 in Malton. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Haxby versus 68.4% in Malton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Haxby and 56.9% in Malton.

IndicatorHaxbyMalton
Population10,1766,320
Median Age43.148.1
Median Household Income£31,854£29,895
Employment Rate55.9%56.9%
Owner Occupied65.1%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified38.8%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Haxby and Malton?
Haxby and Malton are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haxby or Malton?
Malton is cheaper, with an average house price of £296,719.
Is Haxby or Malton safer?
Haxby has the lower crime rate at 24.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haxby or Malton?
Haxby has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haxby or Malton?
Haxby has faster average broadband at 410.9 Mbps.

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