Billingham vs Marske-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Billingham is about 13% cheaper on average. Billingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Marske By The Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Marske-by-the-Sea
£178,436
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Marske-by-the-Sea
107.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Marske-by-the-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Marske-by-the-Sea
447.8
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Marske-by-the-Sea
70.7
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Marske-by-the-Sea
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Billingham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £155,837 versus £178,436 in Marske By The Sea. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Marske By The Sea it is a flat at £88,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Marske By The Sea (£88,142 vs £70,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 99.7 offences per 1,000 people, Billingham is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Marske By The Sea's 107.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Marske By The Sea 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 North EastSchool quality favours Marske By The Sea: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 88.9% in Billingham.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marske-by-the-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 4 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Billingham enjoy 454.1 Mbps on average, while Marske By The Sea lags behind at 447.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 97.5% in Marske By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 87.1% in Marske By The Sea.
Billingham is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (454 vs 448 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Billingham is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Marske By The Sea's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,176 in Marske By The Sea. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Marske By The Sea.
Billingham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Billingham has a population of 33,603 while Marske By The Sea has 7,576. Median household income is £27,985.5 in Billingham and £26,481 in Marske By The Sea. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 46 in Marske By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 49.5% in Marske By The Sea.
| Indicator | Billingham | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 7,576 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £27,985.5 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 24.9% |
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