Town comparison
Haxby vs Norton-on-Derwent
Which is better to live in? 14.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Norton On Derwent is about 15% cheaper on average. Haxby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Haxby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Haxby
£350,035
Norton-on-Derwent
£304,523
Crime Rate
Haxby
24.3
Norton-on-Derwent
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Haxby
100.0%
Norton-on-Derwent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Haxby
410.9
Norton-on-Derwent
320.8
EPC Rating
Haxby
70
Norton-on-Derwent
70.3
Median Income
Haxby
£31,854
Norton-on-Derwent
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Norton On Derwent more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £304,523 versus £350,035 in Haxby. The most affordable entry point in Haxby is a flat at £146,778, while in Norton On Derwent it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Haxby (£265,778 vs £213,156).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Norton On Derwent prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Haxby (24.3 per 1,000) compared to Norton On Derwent (47.3 per 1,000), a 95% difference. The most common crime category in Haxby is anti-social-behaviour, while in Norton On Derwent it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Haxby's most common crime is anti-social behaviour; in Norton On Derwent it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberSchool quality favours Haxby: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Norton On Derwent.
Haxby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Norton-on-Derwent School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Haxby | Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Haxby enjoy 410.9 Mbps on average, while Norton On Derwent lags behind at 320.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Haxby and 83.8% in Norton On Derwent. Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Haxby and 59.7% in Norton On Derwent.
Haxby is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (411 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Norton On Derwent is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Haxby's band C (score 70). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Haxby and £1,432 in Norton On Derwent. 58.5% of homes in Haxby have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Norton On Derwent.
Norton On Derwent has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Haxby has a population of 10,176 while Norton On Derwent has 7,909. Median household income is £31,854 in Haxby and £29,895 in Norton On Derwent. The median age is 43.1 in Haxby and 48.1 in Norton On Derwent. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Haxby and 56.9% in Norton On Derwent.
| Indicator | Haxby | Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,176 | 7,909 |
| 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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