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Malton vs Norton-on-Derwent

Which is better to live in? Distance: 0.8 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Malton 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.

Of 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.

MetricMaltonNorton-on-Derwent
Total Schools32
Primary21
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorMaltonNorton-on-Derwent
Population6,3207,909
Median Age48.148.1
Median Household Income£29,895£29,895
Employment Rate56.9%56.9%
Owner Occupied68.4%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Malton and Norton On Derwent?
Malton and Norton On Derwent are approximately 0.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Malton or Norton On Derwent?
Malton is cheaper, with an average house price of £296,719.
Is Malton or Norton On Derwent safer?
Malton has the lower crime rate at 47.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Malton or Norton On Derwent?
Malton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Malton or Norton On Derwent?
Malton has faster average broadband at 320.8 Mbps.

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