Brotton vs Marske-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Brotton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 24% lower. Brotton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brotton
£136,266
Marske-by-the-Sea
£178,436
Crime Rate
Brotton
107.4
Marske-by-the-Sea
107.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brotton
100.0%
Marske-by-the-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brotton
340
Marske-by-the-Sea
447.8
EPC Rating
Brotton
70.7
Marske-by-the-Sea
70.7
Median Income
Brotton
£26,481
Marske-by-the-Sea
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £136,266, Brotton undercuts Marske By The Sea (£178,436) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brotton is a terraced at £60,712, while in Marske By The Sea it is a flat at £88,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Brotton (£135,000 vs £88,142).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Marske By The Sea prices grew faster — 29% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBrotton has a crime rate of 107.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Marske By The Sea at 107.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brotton 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 EastOf the 3 schools in Brotton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Marske By The Sea, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 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 | Brotton | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Marske By The Sea averages 447.8 Mbps – ahead of Brotton's 340.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Brotton and 97.5% in Marske By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Brotton and 87.1% in Marske By The Sea.
Marske By The Sea is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (448 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 Marske By The Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Brotton and £1,176 in Marske By The Sea. 61.5% of homes in Brotton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Marske By The Sea.
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 Marske By The Sea. The median age is 46 in Brotton and 46 in Marske By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Brotton and 49.5% in Marske By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Brotton versus 64.7% in Marske By The Sea. Brotton has a population of 5,399 and Marske By The Sea has 7,576.
| Indicator | Brotton | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,399 | 7,576 |
| 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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