Malton vs Stamford Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Malton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Malton has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Malton
£296,719
Stamford Bridge
£312,837
Crime Rate
Malton
47.3
Stamford Bridge
50.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Malton
100.0%
Stamford Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Malton
320.8
Stamford Bridge
333.1
EPC Rating
Malton
70.3
Stamford Bridge
70.3
Median Income
Malton
£29,895
Stamford Bridge
£30,310
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Stamford Bridge commands an average of £312,837, compared with £296,719 in Malton – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Malton is a flat at £105,205, while in Stamford Bridge it is a flat at £99,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Stamford Bridge (£270,825 vs £198,199).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malton prices grew faster — 38% vs -25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberMalton has a crime rate of 47.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Stamford Bridge at 50.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Malton is violent-crime, while in Stamford Bridge 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 Malton and Stamford Bridge. Malton has 3 schools and Stamford Bridge has 1 schools.
Malton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stamford Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Malton | Stamford Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 333.1 Mbps in Stamford Bridge and 320.8 Mbps in Malton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Malton and 84.6% in Stamford Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 59.7% in Malton and 60.2% in Stamford Bridge.
Stamford Bridge is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (333 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Malton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Stamford Bridge averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Malton and £1,391 in Stamford Bridge. 59.5% of homes in Malton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Stamford Bridge.
Stamford Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 59.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,310.3 in Stamford Bridge and £29,895 in Malton. The median age is 48.1 in Malton and 47.6 in Stamford Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Malton versus 68.5% in Stamford Bridge. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Malton and 56.5% in Stamford Bridge.
| Indicator | Malton | Stamford Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,320 | 4,487 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £30,310.3 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.3% |
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