Town comparison
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.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe 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 & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Great Ayton | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Great Ayton | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,348 | 7,576 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £29,468.2 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 24.9% |
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