Haxby vs Malton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Haxby | Malton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Haxby | Malton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,176 | 6,320 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 34.2% |
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