Egglescliffe vs Guisborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Guisborough offers lower property prices by roughly 119%. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Egglescliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Guisborough
£212,882
Crime Rate
Egglescliffe
31.9
Guisborough
107.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Guisborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egglescliffe
438.8
Guisborough
416.2
EPC Rating
Egglescliffe
71.6
Guisborough
70.7
Median Income
Egglescliffe
£28,467
Guisborough
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Guisborough is £212,882, which is 119% less than Egglescliffe at £466,800. The most affordable entry point in Egglescliffe is a semi-detached at £406,667, while in Guisborough it is a flat at £109,646.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 113% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £191,297).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 31.9 offences per 1,000 people, Egglescliffe is the safer of the two – 237% lower than Guisborough's 107.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Egglescliffe is other-crime, while in Guisborough it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Egglescliffe's most common crime is other crime; in Guisborough it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastEgglescliffe has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Guisborough. Egglescliffe has 5 schools in total, while Guisborough has 6.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egglescliffe | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Egglescliffe offers faster average downloads at 438.8 Mbps, compared to 416.2 Mbps in Guisborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Egglescliffe and 92.4% in Guisborough. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Egglescliffe and 80.4% in Guisborough.
Egglescliffe is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (439 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Egglescliffe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Guisborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Egglescliffe and £1,176 in Guisborough. 66.2% of homes in Egglescliffe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Guisborough.
Egglescliffe has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,467 in Egglescliffe and £26,481 in Guisborough. The median age is 42.9 in Egglescliffe and 46 in Guisborough. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Egglescliffe and 49.5% in Guisborough. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Egglescliffe versus 64.7% in Guisborough.
| Indicator | Egglescliffe | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,250 | 18,091 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £28,467 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.5% | 24.9% |
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