Eston vs Guisborough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Eston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 31% lower. Guisborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guisborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eston
£145,914
Guisborough
£212,882
Crime Rate
Eston
107.6
Guisborough
107.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eston
80.0%
Guisborough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eston
460.1
Guisborough
416.2
EPC Rating
Eston
70.7
Guisborough
70.7
Median Income
Eston
£26,481
Guisborough
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Guisborough commands an average of £212,882, compared with £145,914 in Eston – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat at £47,500, while in Guisborough it is a flat at £109,646.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Guisborough (£109,646 vs £47,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Guisborough prices grew faster — 22% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastGuisborough has a crime rate of 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Eston at 107.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eston is violent-crime, while in Guisborough 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 EastFamilies may prefer Guisborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Eston. There are 11 schools in Eston and 6 in Guisborough.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Eston | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 6 |
| Primary | 9 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 460.1 Mbps in Eston and 416.2 Mbps in Guisborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Eston and 92.4% in Guisborough. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Eston and 80.4% in Guisborough.
Eston is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (460 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Eston, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Guisborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Eston and £1,176 in Guisborough. 61.5% of homes in Eston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Guisborough.
Eston 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 Eston and £26,481 in Guisborough. The median age is 46 in Eston and 46 in Guisborough. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Eston and 49.5% in Guisborough. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Eston versus 64.7% in Guisborough. Eston has a population of 29,625 and Guisborough has 18,091.
| Indicator | Eston | Guisborough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,625 | 18,091 |
| 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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