Malton vs Strensall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Malton wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Malton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Malton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Malton
£296,719
Strensall
£366,247
Crime Rate
Malton
47.3
Strensall
66.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Malton
100.0%
Strensall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Malton
320.8
Strensall
410.9
EPC Rating
Malton
70.3
Strensall
70.2
Median Income
Malton
£29,895
Strensall
£30,140
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Strensall commands an average of £366,247, compared with £296,719 in Malton – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Malton is a flat at £105,205, while in Strensall it is a flat at £127,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Strensall (£279,447 vs £198,199).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Malton prices grew faster — 38% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Malton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.3 per 1,000 versus 66.8 per 1,000 in Strensall. The most common crime category in Malton is violent-crime, while in Strensall 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Malton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Strensall. There are 3 schools in Malton and 1 in Strensall.
Malton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Strensall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Malton | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Strensall and 320.8 Mbps in Malton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.8% of premises in Malton and 94.5% in Strensall. Gigabit availability stands at 59.7% in Malton and 78.5% in Strensall.
Strensall is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (411 vs 321 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Malton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Strensall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Malton and £1,406 in Strensall. 59.5% of homes in Malton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Strensall.
Malton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,139.9 in Strensall and £29,895 in Malton. The median age is 48.1 in Malton and 47.5 in Strensall. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Malton and 56.8% in Strensall. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Malton versus 68% in Strensall. Malton has a population of 6,320 and Strensall has 6,060.
| Indicator | Malton | Strensall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,320 | 6,060 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £30,139.9 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Malton and Strensall?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Malton or Strensall?
Is Malton or Strensall safer?
Which has better schools, Malton or Strensall?
Which has faster broadband, Malton or Strensall?
Keep exploring