Guisborough vs Middlesbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Middlesbrough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 26% lower. Guisborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guisborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Guisborough
£212,882
Middlesbrough
£168,805
Crime Rate
Guisborough
107.5
Middlesbrough
146.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Guisborough
100.0%
Middlesbrough
95.5%
Avg Download Speed
Guisborough
416.2
Middlesbrough
399.5
EPC Rating
Guisborough
70.7
Middlesbrough
72.6
Median Income
Guisborough
£26,481
Middlesbrough
£27,455
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £168,805, Middlesbrough undercuts Guisborough (£212,882) by around 26% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Guisborough is a flat at £109,646, while in Middlesbrough it is a flat at £82,384.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Guisborough (£128,305 vs £95,833).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Guisborough prices grew faster — 22% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastGuisborough has a crime rate of 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36% lower than Middlesbrough at 146.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Guisborough is violent-crime, while in Middlesbrough 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 EastOf the 6 schools in Guisborough, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Middlesbrough, which has 54 schools, the figure is 95.5%.
Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Middlesbrough School Inspection Breakdown
95.5% of 54 schools (45 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Guisborough | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 54 |
| Primary | 5 | 45 |
| Secondary | 1 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 95.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Guisborough averages 416.2 Mbps – ahead of Middlesbrough's 399.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Guisborough and 87.8% in Middlesbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 80.4% in Guisborough and 77.1% in Middlesbrough.
Guisborough is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (416 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Middlesbrough leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.6 (C), while Guisborough averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Guisborough and £1,077 in Middlesbrough. 61.5% of homes in Guisborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.9% in Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough has more energy-efficient housing — 66.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,455 in Middlesbrough and £26,481 in Guisborough. The median age is 46 in Guisborough and 40.5 in Middlesbrough. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Guisborough versus 55% in Middlesbrough. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Guisborough and 49.5% in Middlesbrough.
| Indicator | Guisborough | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,091 | 147,862 |
| Median Age | 46 | 40.5 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £27,455 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 26.4% |
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