Eston vs Middlesbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Eston offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Eston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Middlesbrough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eston
£145,914
Middlesbrough
£168,805
Crime Rate
Eston
107.6
Middlesbrough
146.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eston
80.0%
Middlesbrough
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Eston
460.1
Middlesbrough
399.5
EPC Rating
Eston
70.7
Middlesbrough
72.6
Median Income
Eston
£26,481
Middlesbrough
£27,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Eston is £145,914, which is 14% less than Middlesbrough at £168,805. The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat at £47,500, while in Middlesbrough it is a flat at £82,384.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Middlesbrough (£82,384 vs £47,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Middlesbrough prices grew faster — 12% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 107.6 offences per 1,000 people, Eston is the safer of the two – 36% lower than Middlesbrough's 146.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eston is violent-crime, while in Middlesbrough 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 EastMiddlesbrough has 95.5% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Eston. Eston has 11 schools in total, while Middlesbrough has 54.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middlesbrough School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 54 schools (45 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Eston | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 54 |
| Primary | 9 | 45 |
| Secondary | 2 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Eston offers faster average downloads at 460.1 Mbps, compared to 399.5 Mbps in Middlesbrough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Eston and 87.8% in Middlesbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Eston and 77.1% in Middlesbrough.
Eston is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (460 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Middlesbrough are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.6 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Eston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Eston and £1,077 in Middlesbrough. 61.5% of homes in Eston have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,455 in Middlesbrough and £26,481 in Eston. The median age is 46 in Eston and 40.5 in Middlesbrough. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Eston and 49.5% in Middlesbrough. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Eston versus 55% in Middlesbrough.
| Indicator | Eston | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,625 | 147,862 |
| Median Age | 46 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £27,455 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 26.4% |
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