Great Ayton vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Ingleby Barwick is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. 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
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Great Ayton
47.6
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Ayton
100.0%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Ayton
296.8
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Great Ayton
70.3
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Great Ayton
£29,468
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £241,518, Ingleby Barwick undercuts Great Ayton (£283,263) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Ayton is a flat at £194,889, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 143% pricier in Great Ayton (£194,889 vs £80,188).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Ayton prices grew faster — 47% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberGreat Ayton has a crime rate of 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 109% lower than Ingleby Barwick at 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Great Ayton is violent-crime, while in Ingleby Barwick 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Great Ayton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ingleby Barwick, which has 8 schools, the figure is 100%.
Great Ayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Ayton | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ingleby Barwick averages 453.3 Mbps – ahead of Great Ayton's 296.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.4% of premises in Great Ayton and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 53.2% in Great Ayton and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 53% on average download speed (453 vs 297 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Ingleby Barwick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.1 (C), while Great Ayton averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Great Ayton and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 59.8% of homes in Great Ayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,468.2 in Great Ayton and £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick. The median age is 47.8 in Great Ayton and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Great Ayton versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 56% in Great Ayton and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick.
| Indicator | Great Ayton | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,348 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,468.2 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 27.9% |
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