Eston vs Marske-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eston offers lower property prices by roughly 18%. Eston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Marske By The Sea edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eston
£145,914
Marske-by-the-Sea
£178,436
Crime Rate
Eston
107.6
Marske-by-the-Sea
107.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eston
80.0%
Marske-by-the-Sea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Eston
460.1
Marske-by-the-Sea
447.8
EPC Rating
Eston
70.7
Marske-by-the-Sea
70.7
Median Income
Eston
£26,481
Marske-by-the-Sea
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Eston more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £145,914 versus £178,436 in Marske By The Sea. The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat at £47,500, while in Marske By The Sea it is a flat at £88,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Marske By The Sea (£88,142 vs £47,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Marske By The Sea prices grew faster — 29% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Eston (107.6 per 1,000) compared to Marske By The Sea (107.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Eston is violent-crime, while in Marske By The Sea 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 Marske By The Sea: 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.
Marske-by-the-Sea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eston | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 9 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Eston enjoy 460.1 Mbps on average, while Marske By The Sea lags behind at 447.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Eston and 97.5% in Marske By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Eston and 87.1% in Marske By The Sea.
Eston is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (460 vs 448 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Eston is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Marske By The Sea's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Eston and £1,176 in Marske By The Sea. 61.5% of homes in Eston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Marske By The Sea.
Eston has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Eston has a population of 29,625 while Marske By The Sea has 7,576. Median household income is £26,481 in Eston and £26,481 in Marske By The Sea. The median age is 46 in Eston and 46 in Marske By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Eston and 49.5% in Marske By The Sea.
| Indicator | Eston | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,625 | 7,576 |
| 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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