Northallerton vs Sowerby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Northallerton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Sowerby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Sowerby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Northallerton
£291,449
Sowerby
£308,282
Crime Rate
Northallerton
47.4
Sowerby
47.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Northallerton
83.3%
Sowerby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Northallerton
306.5
Sowerby
256.9
EPC Rating
Northallerton
70.3
Sowerby
70.3
Median Income
Northallerton
£29,895
Sowerby
£29,895
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Sowerby commands an average of £308,282, compared with £291,449 in Northallerton – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Northallerton is a flat at £128,466, while in Sowerby it is a flat at £144,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 11% pricier in Sowerby (£144,625 vs £128,466).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sowerby prices grew faster — 56% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberSowerby has a crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Northallerton at 47.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Northallerton is violent-crime, while in Sowerby 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 Sowerby, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Northallerton. There are 6 schools in Northallerton and 3 in Sowerby.
Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sowerby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Northallerton | Sowerby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 306.5 Mbps in Northallerton and 256.9 Mbps in Sowerby. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.6% of premises in Northallerton and 78% in Sowerby. Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Northallerton and 45.5% in Sowerby.
Northallerton is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (307 vs 257 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Northallerton, scoring 70.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Sowerby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Northallerton and £1,432 in Sowerby. 59.5% of homes in Northallerton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Sowerby.
Northallerton 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 Northallerton and £29,895 in Sowerby. The median age is 48.1 in Northallerton and 48.1 in Sowerby. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Northallerton and 56.9% in Sowerby. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Northallerton versus 68.4% in Sowerby. Northallerton has a population of 13,314 and Sowerby has 4,727.
| Indicator | Northallerton | Sowerby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,314 | 4,727 |
| 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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