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Great Ayton vs Ingleby Barwick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Great 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.

Of 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.

MetricGreat AytonIngleby Barwick
Total Schools28
Primary26
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorGreat AytonIngleby Barwick
Population4,34823,380
Median Age47.841.7
Median Household Income£29,468.2£27,961
Employment Rate56%52.1%
Owner Occupied67.9%60.6%
Degree-Level Qualified33%27.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Great Ayton and Ingleby Barwick?
Great Ayton and Ingleby Barwick are approximately 7.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Great Ayton or Ingleby Barwick?
Ingleby Barwick is cheaper, with an average house price of £241,518.
Is Great Ayton or Ingleby Barwick safer?
Great Ayton has the lower crime rate at 47.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Great Ayton or Ingleby Barwick?
Great Ayton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Great Ayton or Ingleby Barwick?
Ingleby Barwick has faster average broadband at 453.3 Mbps.

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