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Guisborough vs Marske-by-the-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Marske By The Sea wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Guisborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guisborough edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Guisborough

£212,882

Marske-by-the-Sea

£178,436

Crime Rate

Guisborough

107.5

Marske-by-the-Sea

107.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Guisborough

100.0%

Marske-by-the-Sea

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Guisborough

416.2

Marske-by-the-Sea

447.8

EPC Rating

Guisborough

70.7

Marske-by-the-Sea

70.7

Median Income

Guisborough

£26,481

Marske-by-the-Sea

£26,481

At £178,436, Marske By The Sea undercuts Guisborough (£212,882) by around 19% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Guisborough is a flat at £109,646, while in Marske By The Sea it is a flat at £88,142.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Guisborough (£338,932 vs £264,586).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Marske By The Sea prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.

Residents of Guisborough experience less crime overall, with a rate of 107.5 per 1,000 versus 107.7 per 1,000 in Marske By The Sea. The most common crime category in Guisborough 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.

Of the 6 schools in Guisborough, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Marske By The Sea, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) 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.

MetricGuisboroughMarske-by-the-Sea
Total Schools64
Primary53
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Marske By The Sea averages 447.8 Mbps – ahead of Guisborough's 416.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Guisborough and 97.5% in Marske By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 80.4% in Guisborough and 87.1% in Marske By The Sea.

Marske By The Sea is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (448 vs 416 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Guisborough, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Marske By The Sea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Guisborough and £1,176 in Marske By The Sea. 61.5% of homes in Guisborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Marske By The Sea.

Guisborough has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £26,481 in Guisborough and £26,481 in Marske By The Sea. The median age is 46 in Guisborough and 46 in Marske By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Guisborough and 49.5% in Marske By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Guisborough versus 64.7% in Marske By The Sea. Guisborough has a population of 18,091 and Marske By The Sea has 7,576.

IndicatorGuisboroughMarske-by-the-Sea
Population18,0917,576
Median Age4646
Median Household Income£26,481£26,481
Employment Rate49.5%49.5%
Owner Occupied64.7%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified24.9%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Guisborough and Marske By The Sea?
Guisborough and Marske By The Sea are approximately 4.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Guisborough or Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,436.
Is Guisborough or Marske By The Sea safer?
Guisborough has the lower crime rate at 107.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Guisborough or Marske By The Sea?
Guisborough has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Guisborough or Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea has faster average broadband at 447.8 Mbps.

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