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Brotton vs Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricBrottonSaltburn-by-the-Sea
Total Schools32
Primary21
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBrottonSaltburn-by-the-Sea
Population5,3995,874
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%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Brotton and Saltburn By The Sea?
Brotton and Saltburn By The Sea are approximately 1.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Brotton or Saltburn By The Sea?
Brotton is cheaper, with an average house price of £136,266.
Is Brotton or Saltburn By The Sea safer?
Brotton has the lower crime rate at 107.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Brotton or Saltburn By The Sea?
Brotton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Brotton or Saltburn By The Sea?
Brotton has faster average broadband at 340.0 Mbps.

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