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Haxby vs Norton-on-Derwent

Which is better to live in? 14.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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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

Buyers 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 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.

School 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.

MetricHaxbyNorton-on-Derwent
Total Schools22
Primary21
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorHaxbyNorton-on-Derwent
Population10,1767,909
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 Norton On Derwent?
Haxby and Norton On Derwent are approximately 14.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Haxby or Norton On Derwent?
Norton On Derwent is cheaper, with an average house price of £304,523.
Is Haxby or Norton On Derwent safer?
Haxby has the lower crime rate at 24.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Haxby or Norton On Derwent?
Haxby has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Haxby or Norton On Derwent?
Haxby has faster average broadband at 410.9 Mbps.

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