Brotton vs Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brotton wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Brotton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brotton
£136,266
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
£186,363
Crime Rate
Brotton
107.4
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
107.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brotton
100.0%
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brotton
340
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
340
EPC Rating
Brotton
70.7
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
70.7
Median Income
Brotton
£26,481
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Saltburn By The Sea commands an average of £186,363, compared with £136,266 in Brotton – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Brotton is a terraced at £60,712, while in Saltburn By The Sea it is a terraced at £135,692.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 55% pricier in Saltburn By The Sea (£135,692 vs £60,712).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Saltburn By The Sea prices grew faster — 32% vs 19%.
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 Saltburn By The Sea. The most common crime category in Brotton is violent-crime, while in Saltburn 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 EastFamilies may prefer Brotton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Saltburn By The Sea. There are 3 schools in Brotton and 2 in Saltburn By The Sea.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Saltburn-by-the-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brotton | Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 340.0 Mbps in Brotton and 340.0 Mbps in Saltburn By The Sea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Brotton and 88.6% in Saltburn By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Brotton and 63.6% in Saltburn By The Sea.
Brotton is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (340 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brotton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Saltburn By The Sea averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Brotton and £1,176 in Saltburn By The Sea. 61.5% of homes in Brotton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Saltburn 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 Saltburn By The Sea. The median age is 46 in Brotton and 46 in Saltburn By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Brotton versus 64.7% in Saltburn By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Brotton and 49.5% in Saltburn By The Sea.
| Indicator | Brotton | Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,399 | 5,874 |
| 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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