Guisborough vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Guisborough offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Ingleby Barwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guisborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Guisborough
£212,882
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Guisborough
107.5
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Guisborough
100.0%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Guisborough
416.2
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Guisborough
70.7
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Guisborough
£26,481
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Guisborough is £212,882, which is 12% less than Ingleby Barwick at £241,518. The most affordable entry point in Guisborough is a flat at £109,646, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Guisborough (£109,646 vs £80,188).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Guisborough prices grew faster — 22% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 99.7 offences per 1,000 people, Ingleby Barwick is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Guisborough's 107.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Guisborough 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastGuisborough has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ingleby Barwick. Guisborough has 6 schools in total, while Ingleby Barwick has 8.
Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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.
| Metric | Guisborough | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 8 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ingleby Barwick offers faster average downloads at 453.3 Mbps, compared to 416.2 Mbps in Guisborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Guisborough and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 80.4% in Guisborough and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (453 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ingleby Barwick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Guisborough. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Guisborough and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 61.5% of homes in Guisborough 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 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick and £26,481 in Guisborough. The median age is 46 in Guisborough and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Guisborough and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Guisborough versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
| Indicator | Guisborough | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,091 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 46 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 27.9% |
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