Eston vs Loftus
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Loftus offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Eston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Loftus edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eston
£145,914
Loftus
£118,540
Crime Rate
Eston
107.6
Loftus
107.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eston
80.0%
Loftus
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eston
460.1
Loftus
234.1
EPC Rating
Eston
70.7
Loftus
70.3
Median Income
Eston
£26,481
Loftus
£29,468
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Loftus more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £118,540 versus £145,914 in Eston. The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat at £47,500, while in Loftus it is a flat at £54,994.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Loftus (£301,100 vs £228,030).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Loftus prices grew faster — 37% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 107.6 offences per 1,000 people, Eston is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Loftus's 107.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eston is violent-crime, while in Loftus 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 EastSchool quality favours Loftus: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 80% in Eston.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Loftus School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eston | Loftus |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 3 |
| Primary | 9 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eston enjoy 460.1 Mbps on average, while Loftus lags behind at 234.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Eston and 83.4% in Loftus. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Eston and 39.4% in Loftus.
Eston is the faster of the two by 97% on average download speed (460 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eston is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Loftus's band C (score 70.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Eston and £1,400 in Loftus. 61.5% of homes in Eston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Loftus.
Eston has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eston has a population of 29,625 while Loftus has 4,273. Median household income is £29,468.2 in Loftus and £26,481 in Eston. The median age is 46 in Eston and 47.8 in Loftus. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Eston and 56% in Loftus.
| Indicator | Eston | Loftus |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,625 | 4,273 |
| Median Age | 46 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £29,468.2 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 33% |
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