Malton vs Pickering
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Malton wins on house prices with a 8% gap. Malton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Malton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Malton
£296,719
Pickering
£321,568
Crime Rate
Malton
47.3
Pickering
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Malton
100.0%
Pickering
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Malton
320.8
Pickering
302.5
EPC Rating
Malton
70.3
Pickering
70.3
Median Income
Malton
£29,895
Pickering
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £296,719, Malton undercuts Pickering (£321,568) by around 8% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Malton is a flat at £105,205, while in Pickering it is a flat at £201,050.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Pickering (£201,050 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 HumberResidents of Malton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.3 per 1,000 versus 47.6 per 1,000 in Pickering. The most common crime category in Malton is violent-crime, while in Pickering 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 Pickering, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Malton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pickering School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Malton | Pickering |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Malton averages 320.8 Mbps – ahead of Pickering's 302.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Malton and 75.9% in Pickering. Gigabit availability stands at 59.7% in Malton and 53.9% in Pickering.
Malton is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (321 vs 303 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Malton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Pickering. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Malton and £1,432 in Pickering. 59.5% of homes in Malton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Pickering.
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 Pickering. The median age is 48.1 in Malton and 48.1 in Pickering. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Malton and 56.9% in Pickering. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Malton versus 68.4% in Pickering. Malton has a population of 6,320 and Pickering has 7,118.
| Indicator | Malton | Pickering |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,320 | 7,118 |
| 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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