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Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Marske-by-the-Sea

A snapshot of life in Marske-by-the-Sea, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Marske-by-the-Sea is a village in North Yorkshire, North East with a population of 7,576. The average house price is £178,436 and the overall crime rate is 107.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Marske-by-the-Sea ranks

Population

7,576

Avg House Price

£178,436

Crime Rate

107.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

448 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£26,481

Median Age

46

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Marske-by-the-Sea. The figures below are sourced from Redcar, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Marske By The Sea's detached homes (£264,586) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£88,142).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Marske By The Sea prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£138,382 → £178,436).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£264,586£249,995139
Semi-Detached£167,454£165,000335
Terraced£116,052£103,250186
Flat£88,142£64,00019

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Marske-by-the-Sea is 107.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Marske By The Sea: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Errington Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Outwood Academy BydalesSecondaryOutstanding
St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Marske By The Sea averages 448 Mbps — 348% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Marske By The Sea 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

Population7,576
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 Marske By The Sea?
The average house price in Marske By The Sea is £178,436 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Marske By The Sea?
The most affordable entry point in Marske By The Sea is a flat, with an average price of £88,142.
Is Marske By The Sea a safe place to live?
Marske By The Sea has a recorded crime rate of 107.7 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 Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Marske By The Sea?
Average broadband download speeds in Marske By The Sea are around 448 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.5% of premises.
How big is Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 7,576.

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