Town comparison
Egglescliffe vs Marske-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? 14.2 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Marske By The Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 162% lower. Egglescliffe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Egglescliffe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egglescliffe
£466,800
Marske-by-the-Sea
£178,436
Crime Rate
Egglescliffe
31.9
Marske-by-the-Sea
107.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egglescliffe
100.0%
Marske-by-the-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egglescliffe
438.8
Marske-by-the-Sea
447.8
EPC Rating
Egglescliffe
71.6
Marske-by-the-Sea
70.7
Median Income
Egglescliffe
£28,467
Marske-by-the-Sea
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £178,436, Marske By The Sea undercuts Egglescliffe (£466,800) by around 162% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Egglescliffe is a semi-detached at £406,667, while in Marske By The Sea it is a flat at £88,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 143% pricier in Egglescliffe (£406,667 vs £167,454).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egglescliffe prices grew faster — 132% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastEgglescliffe has a crime rate of 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 238% lower than Marske By The Sea at 107.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Egglescliffe is other-crime, while in Marske By The Sea it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Egglescliffe's most common crime is other crime; in Marske By The Sea it's violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf the 5 schools in Egglescliffe, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Marske By The Sea, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Egglescliffe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marske-by-the-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egglescliffe | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Marske By The Sea averages 447.8 Mbps – ahead of Egglescliffe's 438.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Egglescliffe and 97.5% in Marske By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 86.7% in Egglescliffe and 87.1% in Marske By The Sea.
Marske By The Sea is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (448 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Egglescliffe, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Marske By The Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Egglescliffe and £1,176 in Marske By The Sea. 66.2% of homes in Egglescliffe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Marske By The Sea.
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 Marske By The Sea. The median age is 42.9 in Egglescliffe and 46 in Marske By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Egglescliffe and 49.5% in Marske By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Egglescliffe versus 64.7% in Marske By The Sea. Egglescliffe has a population of 10,250 and Marske By The Sea has 7,576.
| Indicator | Egglescliffe | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,250 | 7,576 |
| 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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