Great Ayton vs Middleton St George
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Middleton St George wins on house prices with a 3% gap. 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
Middleton St George
£275,590
Crime Rate
Great Ayton
47.6
Middleton St George
90.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Great Ayton
100.0%
Middleton St George
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Great Ayton
296.8
Middleton St George
242.6
EPC Rating
Great Ayton
70.3
Middleton St George
70.6
Median Income
Great Ayton
£29,468
Middleton St George
£29,371
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £275,590, Middleton St George undercuts Great Ayton (£283,263) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Great Ayton is a flat at £194,889, while in Middleton St George it is a terraced at £157,312.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Great Ayton (£448,594 vs £334,949).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Great Ayton prices grew faster — 47% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Great Ayton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 47.6 per 1,000 versus 90.6 per 1,000 in Middleton St George. The most common crime category in Great Ayton is violent-crime, while in Middleton St George 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 Middleton St George, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Great Ayton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middleton St George School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Great Ayton | Middleton St George |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Great Ayton averages 296.8 Mbps – ahead of Middleton St George's 242.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.4% of premises in Great Ayton and 72.2% in Middleton St George. Gigabit availability stands at 53.2% in Great Ayton and 43.3% in Middleton St George.
Great Ayton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (297 vs 243 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Middleton St George, scoring 70.6 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Great Ayton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,400 in Great Ayton and £1,358 in Middleton St George. 59.8% of homes in Great Ayton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Middleton St George.
Middleton St George has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,468.2 in Great Ayton and £29,370.8 in Middleton St George. The median age is 47.8 in Great Ayton and 46.9 in Middleton St George. Employment rates stand at 56% in Great Ayton and 56% in Middleton St George. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Great Ayton versus 67% in Middleton St George. Great Ayton has a population of 4,348 and Middleton St George has 4,756.
| Indicator | Great Ayton | Middleton St George |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,348 | 4,756 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,468.2 | £29,370.8 |
| Employment Rate | 56% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 32.5% |
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