Great Ayton vs Hartlepool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hartlepool wins on house prices with a 86% gap. Great Ayton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Great Ayton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Great Ayton
£283,263
Hartlepool
£151,992
Crime Rate
Great Ayton
47.6
Hartlepool
132.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Ayton
100.0%
Hartlepool
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Great Ayton
296.8
Hartlepool
473
EPC Rating
Great Ayton
70.3
Hartlepool
71.8
Median Income
Great Ayton
£29,468
Hartlepool
£27,504
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Great Ayton commands an average of £283,263, compared with £151,992 in Hartlepool – a difference of 86%. The most affordable entry point in Great Ayton is a flat at £194,889, while in Hartlepool it is a flat at £82,043.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 148% pricier in Great Ayton (£208,455 vs £83,900).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Ayton prices grew faster — 47% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Great Ayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.6 per 1,000 versus 132.3 per 1,000 in Hartlepool. The most common crime category in Great Ayton is violent-crime, while in Hartlepool 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 Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Great Ayton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.9% in Hartlepool. There are 2 schools in Great Ayton and 32 in Hartlepool.
Great Ayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartlepool School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Ayton | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 32 |
| Primary | 2 | 27 |
| Secondary | 0 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 473.0 Mbps in Hartlepool and 296.8 Mbps in Great Ayton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.4% of premises in Great Ayton and 97.9% in Hartlepool. Gigabit availability stands at 53.2% in Great Ayton and 93.7% in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (473 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hartlepool, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Great Ayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Great Ayton and £1,159 in Hartlepool. 59.8% of homes in Great Ayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,468.2 in Great Ayton and £27,504 in Hartlepool. The median age is 47.8 in Great Ayton and 43.6 in Hartlepool. Employment rates stand at 56% in Great Ayton and 50.5% in Hartlepool. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Great Ayton versus 58.2% in Hartlepool. Great Ayton has a population of 4,348 and Hartlepool has 88,001.
| Indicator | Great Ayton | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,348 | 88,001 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,468.2 | £27,504 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 24.8% |
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