Malton vs Norton-on-Derwent
Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Malton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Malton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Malton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Malton
£296,719
Norton-on-Derwent
£304,523
Crime Rate
Malton
47.3
Norton-on-Derwent
47.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Malton
100.0%
Norton-on-Derwent
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Malton
320.8
Norton-on-Derwent
320.8
EPC Rating
Malton
70.3
Norton-on-Derwent
70.3
Median Income
Malton
£29,895
Norton-on-Derwent
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £296,719, Malton undercuts Norton On Derwent (£304,523) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Malton is a flat at £105,205, while in Norton On Derwent it is a flat at £136,208.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Norton On Derwent (£136,208 vs £105,205).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malton prices grew faster — 38% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberMalton has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Norton On Derwent at 47.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Malton is violent-crime, while in Norton On Derwent 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 3 schools in Malton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Norton On Derwent, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Malton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Malton | Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Malton averages 320.8 Mbps – ahead of Norton On Derwent's 320.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Malton and 83.8% in Norton On Derwent. Gigabit availability stands at 59.7% in Malton and 59.7% in Norton On Derwent.
Malton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (321 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Malton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Norton On Derwent. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Malton and £1,432 in Norton On Derwent. 59.5% of homes in Malton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Norton On Derwent.
Malton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,895 in Malton and £29,895 in Norton On Derwent. The median age is 48.1 in Malton and 48.1 in Norton On Derwent. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Malton and 56.9% in Norton On Derwent. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Malton versus 68.4% in Norton On Derwent. Malton has a population of 6,320 and Norton On Derwent has 7,909.
| Indicator | Malton | Norton-on-Derwent |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,320 | 7,909 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,895 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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