Brotton vs Guisborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brotton is about 36% cheaper on average. Brotton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brotton
£136,266
Guisborough
£212,882
Crime Rate
Brotton
107.4
Guisborough
107.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brotton
100.0%
Guisborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brotton
340
Guisborough
416.2
EPC Rating
Brotton
70.7
Guisborough
70.7
Median Income
Brotton
£26,481
Guisborough
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Brotton is £136,266, which is 36% less than Guisborough at £212,882. The most affordable entry point in Brotton is a terraced at £60,712, while in Guisborough it is a flat at £109,646.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 53% pricier in Guisborough (£128,305 vs £60,712).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Guisborough prices grew faster — 22% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 107.4 offences per 1,000 people, Brotton is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Guisborough's 107.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brotton is violent-crime, while in Guisborough 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 EastBrotton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Guisborough. Brotton has 3 schools in total, while Guisborough has 6.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brotton | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Guisborough offers faster average downloads at 416.2 Mbps, compared to 340.0 Mbps in Brotton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Brotton and 92.4% in Guisborough. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Brotton and 80.4% in Guisborough.
Guisborough is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (416 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brotton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Guisborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Brotton and £1,176 in Guisborough. 61.5% of homes in Brotton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Guisborough.
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 Guisborough. The median age is 46 in Brotton and 46 in Guisborough. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Brotton and 49.5% in Guisborough. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Brotton versus 64.7% in Guisborough.
| Indicator | Brotton | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,399 | 18,091 |
| 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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