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Brotton vs Marske-by-the-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Brotton 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.

Of 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.

MetricBrottonMarske-by-the-Sea
Total Schools34
Primary23
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBrottonMarske-by-the-Sea
Population5,3997,576
Median Age4646
Median Household Income£26,481£26,481
Employment Rate49.5%49.5%
Owner Occupied64.7%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified24.9%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brotton and Marske By The Sea?
Brotton and Marske By The Sea are approximately 3.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brotton or Marske By The Sea?
Brotton is cheaper, with an average house price of £136,266.
Is Brotton or Marske By The Sea safer?
Brotton has the lower crime rate at 107.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brotton or Marske By The Sea?
Brotton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brotton or Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea has faster average broadband at 447.8 Mbps.

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