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Great Ayton vs Marske-by-the-Sea

Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Marske By The Sea is about 59% cheaper on average. 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

Marske-by-the-Sea

£178,436

Crime Rate

Great Ayton

47.6

Marske-by-the-Sea

107.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Great Ayton

100.0%

Marske-by-the-Sea

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Great Ayton

296.8

Marske-by-the-Sea

447.8

EPC Rating

Great Ayton

70.3

Marske-by-the-Sea

70.7

Median Income

Great Ayton

£29,468

Marske-by-the-Sea

£26,481

The average house price in Marske By The Sea is £178,436, which is 59% less than Great Ayton at £283,263. The most affordable entry point in Great Ayton is a flat at £194,889, while in Marske By The Sea it is a flat at £88,142.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 121% pricier in Great Ayton (£194,889 vs £88,142).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Great Ayton prices grew faster — 47% vs 29%.

Crime is lower in Great Ayton (47.6 per 1,000) compared to Marske By The Sea (107.7 per 1,000), a 126% difference. The most common crime category in Great Ayton is violent-crime, while in Marske By The Sea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Great Ayton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Marske By The Sea. Great Ayton has 2 schools in total, while Marske By The Sea has 4.

Great Ayton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Marske-by-the-Sea School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricGreat AytonMarske-by-the-Sea
Total Schools24
Primary23
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Marske By The Sea offers faster average downloads at 447.8 Mbps, compared to 296.8 Mbps in Great Ayton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.4% of premises in Great Ayton and 97.5% in Marske By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 53.2% in Great Ayton and 87.1% in Marske By The Sea.

Marske By The Sea is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (448 vs 297 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Marske By The Sea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Great Ayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Great Ayton and £1,176 in Marske By The Sea. 59.8% of homes in Great Ayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Marske By The Sea.

Marske By The Sea has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,468.2 in Great Ayton and £26,481 in Marske By The Sea. The median age is 47.8 in Great Ayton and 46 in Marske By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 56% in Great Ayton and 49.5% in Marske By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Great Ayton versus 64.7% in Marske By The Sea.

IndicatorGreat AytonMarske-by-the-Sea
Population4,3487,576
Median Age47.846
Median Household Income£29,468.2£26,481
Employment Rate56%49.5%
Owner Occupied67.9%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified33%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Great Ayton and Marske By The Sea?
Great Ayton and Marske By The Sea are approximately 8.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Great Ayton or Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,436.
Is Great Ayton or Marske By The Sea safer?
Great Ayton has the lower crime rate at 47.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Great Ayton or Marske By The Sea?
Great Ayton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Great Ayton or Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea has faster average broadband at 447.8 Mbps.

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