Town comparison
Egglescliffe vs Great Ayton
Which is better to live in? 9.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Great Ayton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 65% lower. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Egglescliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Great Ayton
£283,263
Crime Rate
Egglescliffe
31.9
Great Ayton
47.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Great Ayton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egglescliffe
438.8
Great Ayton
296.8
EPC Rating
Egglescliffe
71.6
Great Ayton
70.3
Median Income
Egglescliffe
£28,467
Great Ayton
£29,468
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Egglescliffe commands an average of £466,800, compared with £283,263 in Great Ayton – a difference of 65%. The most affordable entry point in Egglescliffe is a semi-detached at £406,667, while in Great Ayton it is a flat at £194,889.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 57% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £259,018).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs 47%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastEgglescliffe has a crime rate of 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49% lower than Great Ayton at 47.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Egglescliffe is other-crime, while in Great Ayton it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Egglescliffe's most common crime is other crime; in Great Ayton it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies may prefer Egglescliffe, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Ayton. There are 5 schools in Egglescliffe and 2 in Great Ayton.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Ayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egglescliffe | Great Ayton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.8 Mbps in Egglescliffe and 296.8 Mbps in Great Ayton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Egglescliffe and 78.4% in Great Ayton. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Egglescliffe and 53.2% in Great Ayton.
Egglescliffe is the faster of the two by 48% on average download speed (439 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Egglescliffe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Great Ayton averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Egglescliffe and £1,400 in Great Ayton. 66.2% of homes in Egglescliffe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Great Ayton.
Egglescliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,468.2 in Great Ayton and £28,467 in Egglescliffe. The median age is 42.9 in Egglescliffe and 47.8 in Great Ayton. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Egglescliffe versus 67.9% in Great Ayton. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Egglescliffe and 56% in Great Ayton.
| Indicator | Egglescliffe | Great Ayton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,250 | 4,348 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,467 | £29,468.2 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.5% | 33% |
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