Northallerton vs Stokesley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies 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.
| Metric | Northallerton | Stokesley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Northallerton | Stokesley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,314 | 4,906 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,895 | £29,468.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56.9% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.4% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 33% |
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