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Northallerton vs Stokesley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Northallerton wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Northallerton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stokesley edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Northallerton

£291,449

Stokesley

£320,920

Crime Rate

Northallerton

47.4

Stokesley

47.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Northallerton

83.3%

Stokesley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Northallerton

306.5

Stokesley

296.8

EPC Rating

Northallerton

70.3

Stokesley

70.3

Median Income

Northallerton

£29,895

Stokesley

£29,468

Property in Stokesley commands an average of £320,920, compared with £291,449 in Northallerton – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Northallerton is a flat at £128,466, while in Stokesley it is a flat at £173,643.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Stokesley (£173,643 vs £128,466).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Northallerton prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.

Residents of Northallerton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.4 per 1,000 versus 47.7 per 1,000 in Stokesley. The most common crime category in Northallerton is violent-crime, while in Stokesley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Stokesley, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Northallerton. There are 6 schools in Northallerton and 2 in Stokesley.

Northallerton School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Stokesley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricNorthallertonStokesley
Total Schools62
Primary51
Secondary11
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 306.5 Mbps in Northallerton and 296.8 Mbps in Stokesley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 86.6% of premises in Northallerton and 78.4% in Stokesley. Gigabit availability stands at 56.1% in Northallerton and 53.2% in Stokesley.

Northallerton is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (307 vs 297 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Northallerton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Stokesley averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,432 in Northallerton and £1,400 in Stokesley. 59.5% of homes in Northallerton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Stokesley.

Stokesley has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,895 in Northallerton and £29,468.2 in Stokesley. The median age is 48.1 in Northallerton and 47.8 in Stokesley. Owner-occupancy is 68.4% in Northallerton versus 67.9% in Stokesley. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Northallerton and 56% in Stokesley.

IndicatorNorthallertonStokesley
Population13,3144,906
Median Age48.147.8
Median Household Income£29,895£29,468.2
Employment Rate56.9%56%
Owner Occupied68.4%67.9%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%33%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Northallerton and Stokesley?
Northallerton and Stokesley are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Northallerton or Stokesley?
Northallerton is cheaper, with an average house price of £291,449.
Is Northallerton or Stokesley safer?
Northallerton has the lower crime rate at 47.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Northallerton or Stokesley?
Stokesley has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Northallerton or Stokesley?
Northallerton has faster average broadband at 306.5 Mbps.

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