Huntington (York) vs Malton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Malton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Malton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Malton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Malton
£296,719
Crime Rate
Huntington (York)
66.9
Malton
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Malton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Huntington (York)
410.9
Malton
320.8
EPC Rating
Huntington (York)
70
Malton
70.3
Median Income
Huntington (York)
£31,854
Malton
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Huntington (york) commands an average of £308,111, compared with £296,719 in Malton – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Huntington (york) is a flat at £161,250, while in Malton it is a flat at £105,205.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Huntington (york) (£161,250 vs £105,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malton prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberMalton has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41% lower than Huntington (york) at 66.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Huntington (york) is violent-crime, while in Malton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Malton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Huntington (york). There are 5 schools in Huntington (york) and 3 in Malton.
Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Huntington (York) | Malton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Huntington (york) and 320.8 Mbps in Malton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Huntington (york) and 83.8% in Malton. Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Huntington (york) and 59.7% in Malton.
Huntington (york) is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (411 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Malton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Huntington (york). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Huntington (york) and £1,432 in Malton. 58.5% of homes in Huntington (york) 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 Huntington (york) and £29,895 in Malton. The median age is 43.1 in Huntington (york) and 48.1 in Malton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Huntington (york) and 56.9% in Malton. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Huntington (york) versus 68.4% in Malton. Huntington (york) has a population of 12,420 and Malton has 6,320.
| Indicator | Huntington (York) | Malton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,420 | 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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