Town comparison
Great Ayton vs Loftus
Which is better to live in? 10.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Loftus offers lower property prices by roughly 139%. 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
Loftus
£118,540
Crime Rate
Great Ayton
47.6
Loftus
107.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Ayton
100.0%
Loftus
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Ayton
296.8
Loftus
234.1
EPC Rating
Great Ayton
70.3
Loftus
70.3
Median Income
Great Ayton
£29,468
Loftus
£29,468
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Loftus is £118,540, which is 139% less than Great Ayton at £283,263. The most affordable entry point in Great Ayton is a flat at £194,889, while in Loftus it is a flat at £54,994.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 254% pricier in Great Ayton (£194,889 vs £54,994).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Ayton prices grew faster — 47% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime is lower in Great Ayton (47.6 per 1,000) compared to Loftus (107.9 per 1,000), a 127% difference. The most common crime category in Great Ayton is violent-crime, while in Loftus 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 HumberGreat Ayton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Loftus. Great Ayton has 2 schools in total, while Loftus has 3.
Great Ayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Loftus School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Ayton | Loftus |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Great Ayton offers faster average downloads at 296.8 Mbps, compared to 234.1 Mbps in Loftus. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.4% of premises in Great Ayton and 83.4% in Loftus. Gigabit availability stands at 53.2% in Great Ayton and 39.4% in Loftus.
Great Ayton is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (297 vs 234 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Great Ayton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.3 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Loftus. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Great Ayton and £1,400 in Loftus. 59.8% of homes in Great Ayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Loftus.
Great Ayton has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,468.2 in Great Ayton and £29,468.2 in Loftus. The median age is 47.8 in Great Ayton and 47.8 in Loftus. Employment rates stand at 56% in Great Ayton and 56% in Loftus. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Great Ayton versus 67.9% in Loftus.
| Indicator | Great Ayton | Loftus |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,348 | 4,273 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,468.2 | £29,468.2 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 33% |
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