Huntington (York) vs Selby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Selby is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Selby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Selby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Huntington (York)
£308,111
Selby
£257,713
Crime Rate
Huntington (York)
66.9
Selby
47.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Huntington (York)
80.0%
Selby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Huntington (York)
410.9
Selby
435
EPC Rating
Huntington (York)
70
Selby
70.4
Median Income
Huntington (York)
£31,854
Selby
£30,117
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £257,713, Selby undercuts Huntington (york) (£308,111) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Huntington (york) is a flat at £161,250, while in Selby it is a flat at £105,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Huntington (york) (£161,250 vs £105,229).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Selby prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberSelby has a crime rate of 47.4 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 Selby 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 HumberOf the 5 schools in Huntington (york), 80% are in the top two inspection bands. In Selby, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Huntington (York) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Selby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Huntington (York) | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Primary | 3 | 7 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Selby averages 435.0 Mbps – ahead of Huntington (york)'s 410.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.5% of premises in Huntington (york) and 95.5% in Selby. Gigabit availability stands at 78.5% in Huntington (york) and 85.1% in Selby.
Selby is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (435 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Selby, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Huntington (york). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Huntington (york) and £1,412 in Selby. 58.5% of homes in Huntington (york) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Selby.
Selby has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,854 in Huntington (york) and £30,117.4 in Selby. The median age is 43.1 in Huntington (york) and 48.2 in Selby. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Huntington (york) and 56.6% in Selby. Owner-occupancy is 65.1% in Huntington (york) versus 69% in Selby. Huntington (york) has a population of 12,420 and Selby has 19,480.
| Indicator | Huntington (York) | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,420 | 19,480 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,854 | £30,117.4 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.8% | 33.8% |
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