Brotton vs Middlesbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brotton wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Brotton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brotton
£136,266
Middlesbrough
£168,805
Crime Rate
Brotton
107.4
Middlesbrough
146.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brotton
100.0%
Middlesbrough
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Brotton
340
Middlesbrough
399.5
EPC Rating
Brotton
70.7
Middlesbrough
72.6
Median Income
Brotton
£26,481
Middlesbrough
£27,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £136,266, Brotton undercuts Middlesbrough (£168,805) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brotton is a terraced at £60,712, while in Middlesbrough it is a flat at £82,384.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 64% pricier in Brotton (£135,000 vs £82,384).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brotton prices grew faster — 19% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Brotton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 107.4 per 1,000 versus 146.5 per 1,000 in Middlesbrough. The most common crime category in Brotton is violent-crime, while in Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough, which has 54 schools, the figure is 95.5%.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middlesbrough School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 54 schools (45 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brotton | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 54 |
| Primary | 2 | 45 |
| Secondary | 1 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Middlesbrough averages 399.5 Mbps – ahead of Brotton's 340.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Brotton and 87.8% in Middlesbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Brotton and 77.1% in Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (400 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Middlesbrough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Brotton averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Brotton and £1,077 in Middlesbrough. 61.5% of homes in Brotton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,455 in Middlesbrough and £26,481 in Brotton. The median age is 46 in Brotton and 40.5 in Middlesbrough. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Brotton versus 55% in Middlesbrough. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Brotton and 49.5% in Middlesbrough.
| Indicator | Brotton | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,399 | 147,862 |
| Median Age | 46 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £27,455 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 26.4% |
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