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Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Eston

A snapshot of life in Eston, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Eston is a town in North Yorkshire, North East with a population of 29,625. The average house price is £145,914 and the overall crime rate is 107.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Eston ranks

Population

29,625

Avg House Price

£145,914

Crime Rate

107.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

80%

Avg Download Speed

460 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£26,481

Median Age

46

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Eston's detached homes (£228,030) command roughly 4.8× the price of a flat (£47,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Eston prices have fallen 24% over the last 9 years (£191,631 → £145,914).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£228,030£231,41416
Semi-Detached£128,780£131,00025
Terraced£93,029£88,25026
Flat£47,500£47,5002

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Eston is 107.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Eston: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools11
Primary9
Secondary2
% Top two bands80%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bankfields Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Caedmon Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Grangetown Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Normanby Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Outwood Academy NormanbySecondaryInadequate
South Bank Community Primary SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryOutstanding
St Peter's Catholic CollegeSecondaryGood
Teesville AcademyPrimaryGood
Whale Hill Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Eston averages 460 Mbps — 360% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Eston homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.7
% Rated C or Above61.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,176

Demographics & Economy

Population29,625
Median Age46
Median Household Income£26,481
Employment Rate49.5%
Owner Occupied64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified24.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Eston?
The average house price in Eston is £145,914 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Eston?
The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat, with an average price of £47,500.
Is Eston a safe place to live?
Eston has a recorded crime rate of 107.6 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 Eston?
Eston has 11 schools in total, with 80% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Eston?
Average broadband download speeds in Eston are around 460 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.8% of premises.
How big is Eston?
Eston is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 29,625.

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