Town comparison
Knaresborough vs Menston
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Knaresborough is about 4% cheaper on average. Knaresborough has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Knaresborough
£391,262
Menston
£405,858
Crime Rate
Knaresborough
47.6
Menston
119.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Knaresborough
100.0%
Menston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Knaresborough
439.4
Menston
365.1
EPC Rating
Knaresborough
70.3
Menston
70.3
Median Income
Knaresborough
£29,895
Menston
£29,805
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Knaresborough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £391,262 versus £405,858 in Menston. The most affordable entry point in Knaresborough is a flat at £145,194, while in Menston it is a flat at £232,707.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Menston (£232,707 vs £145,194).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Menston prices grew faster — 47% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Knaresborough (47.6 per 1,000) compared to Menston (119.7 per 1,000), a 151% difference. The most common crime category in Knaresborough is violent-crime, while in Menston 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 HumberSchool quality data is not fully available for both Knaresborough and Menston. Knaresborough has 5 schools and Menston has 2 schools.
Knaresborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Menston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Knaresborough | Menston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Knaresborough enjoy 439.4 Mbps on average, while Menston lags behind at 365.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Knaresborough and 91.7% in Menston. Gigabit availability stands at 86.5% in Knaresborough and 66.9% in Menston.
Knaresborough is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (439 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Knaresborough is band C (score 70.3), ahead of Menston's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Knaresborough and £1,370 in Menston. 59.5% of homes in Knaresborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Menston.
Menston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Knaresborough has a population of 15,781 while Menston has 5,905. Median household income is £29,895 in Knaresborough and £29,804.9 in Menston. The median age is 48.1 in Knaresborough and 46.2 in Menston. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Knaresborough and 56.4% in Menston.
| Indicator | Knaresborough | Menston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,781 | 5,905 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,804.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 33.5% |
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