Brotton vs Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brotton wins on house prices with a 62% gap. Brotton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brotton
£136,266
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
£360,301
Crime Rate
Brotton
107.4
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
107.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brotton
100.0%
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brotton
340
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
340
EPC Rating
Brotton
70.7
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
70.7
Median Income
Brotton
£26,481
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £136,266, Brotton undercuts Skelton (redcar And Cleveland) (£360,301) by around 62% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brotton is a terraced at £60,712, while in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland) it is a terraced at £234,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 74% pricier in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland) (£234,333 vs £60,712).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brotton prices grew faster — 19% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Brotton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 107.4 per 1,000 versus 107.5 per 1,000 in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland). The most common crime category in Brotton is violent-crime, while in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland) 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 Skelton (redcar And Cleveland), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brotton | Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Brotton averages 340.0 Mbps – ahead of Skelton (redcar And Cleveland)'s 340.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Brotton and 88.6% in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland). Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Brotton and 63.6% in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland).
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 Skelton (redcar And Cleveland) averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Brotton and £1,176 in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland). 61.5% of homes in Brotton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland).
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 Skelton (redcar And Cleveland). The median age is 46 in Brotton and 46 in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland). Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Brotton versus 64.7% in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland). Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Brotton and 49.5% in Skelton (redcar And Cleveland).
| Indicator | Brotton | Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,399 | 6,895 |
| 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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