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Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Brayton

A snapshot of life in Brayton, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

Brayton: Photo by Matthew Robin Dix on Unsplash

At a glance

Brayton is a village in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 4,092. The average house price is £296,921 and the overall crime rate is 47.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Brayton ranks

Population

4,092

Avg House Price

£296,921

Crime Rate

47.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

435 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,117.4

Median Age

48.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Brayton's detached homes (£343,041) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£130,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Brayton prices have risen 48% over the last 9 years (£201,216 → £296,921).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£343,041£342,50037
Semi-Detached£256,348£250,00026
Terraced£160,000£160,0002
Flat£130,000£130,0002

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Brayton is 47.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Brayton: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools1
Primary1
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Brayton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Brayton averages 435 Mbps — 335% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Brayton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.4
% Rated C or Above59.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,412

Demographics & Economy

Population4,092
Median Age48.2
Median Household Income£30,117.4
Employment Rate56.6%
Owner Occupied69%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Brayton?
The average house price in Brayton is £296,921 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Brayton?
The most affordable entry point in Brayton is a flat, with an average price of £130,000.
Is Brayton a safe place to live?
Brayton has a recorded crime rate of 47.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Brayton?
Brayton has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Brayton?
Average broadband download speeds in Brayton are around 435 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.5% of premises.
How big is Brayton?
Brayton is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 4,092.

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