Brotton vs Eston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brotton wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Brotton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brotton
£136,266
Eston
£145,914
Crime Rate
Brotton
107.4
Eston
107.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brotton
100.0%
Eston
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brotton
340
Eston
460.1
EPC Rating
Brotton
70.7
Eston
70.7
Median Income
Brotton
£26,481
Eston
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Eston commands an average of £145,914, compared with £136,266 in Brotton – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Brotton is a terraced at £60,712, while in Eston it is a flat at £47,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 184% pricier in Brotton (£135,000 vs £47,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brotton prices grew faster — 19% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Brotton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 107.4 per 1,000 versus 107.6 per 1,000 in Eston. The most common crime category in Brotton is violent-crime, while in Eston 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 EastFamilies may prefer Brotton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Eston. There are 3 schools in Brotton and 11 in Eston.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brotton | Eston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 11 |
| Primary | 2 | 9 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.1 Mbps in Eston and 340.0 Mbps in Brotton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Brotton and 95.8% in Eston. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Brotton and 91.2% in Eston.
Eston is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (460 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Brotton, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Eston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Brotton and £1,176 in Eston. 61.5% of homes in Brotton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Eston.
Brotton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,481 in Brotton and £26,481 in Eston. The median age is 46 in Brotton and 46 in Eston. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Brotton and 49.5% in Eston. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Brotton versus 64.7% in Eston. Brotton has a population of 5,399 and Eston has 29,625.
| Indicator | Brotton | Eston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,399 | 29,625 |
| Median Age | 46 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 24.9% |
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