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Ingleby Barwick vs Marske-by-the-Sea

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Marske By The Sea is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 35% lower. Ingleby Barwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingleby Barwick edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ingleby Barwick

£241,518

Marske-by-the-Sea

£178,436

Crime Rate

Ingleby Barwick

99.7

Marske-by-the-Sea

107.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ingleby Barwick

100.0%

Marske-by-the-Sea

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ingleby Barwick

453.3

Marske-by-the-Sea

447.8

EPC Rating

Ingleby Barwick

72.1

Marske-by-the-Sea

70.7

Median Income

Ingleby Barwick

£27,961

Marske-by-the-Sea

£26,481

Property in Ingleby Barwick commands an average of £241,518, compared with £178,436 in Marske By The Sea – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Ingleby Barwick is a flat at £80,188, while in Marske By The Sea it is a flat at £88,142.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Ingleby Barwick (£159,718 vs £116,052).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Marske By The Sea prices grew faster — 29% vs 12%.

Ingleby Barwick has a crime rate of 99.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Marske By The Sea at 107.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ingleby Barwick 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.

Families may prefer Ingleby Barwick, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Marske By The Sea. There are 8 schools in Ingleby Barwick and 4 in Marske By The Sea.

Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 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.

MetricIngleby BarwickMarske-by-the-Sea
Total Schools84
Primary63
Secondary21
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 453.3 Mbps in Ingleby Barwick and 447.8 Mbps in Marske By The Sea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Ingleby Barwick and 97.5% in Marske By The Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick and 87.1% in Marske By The Sea.

Ingleby Barwick is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (453 vs 448 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ingleby Barwick leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.1 (C), while Marske By The Sea averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick and £1,176 in Marske By The Sea. 66.6% of homes in Ingleby Barwick have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Marske By The Sea.

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 Marske By The Sea. The median age is 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick and 46 in Marske By The Sea. Owner-occupancy is 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick versus 64.7% in Marske By The Sea. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick and 49.5% in Marske By The Sea.

IndicatorIngleby BarwickMarske-by-the-Sea
Population23,3807,576
Median Age41.746
Median Household Income£27,961£26,481
Employment Rate52.1%49.5%
Owner Occupied60.6%64.7%
Degree-Level Qualified27.9%24.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ingleby Barwick and Marske By The Sea?
Ingleby Barwick and Marske By The Sea are approximately 12.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ingleby Barwick or Marske By The Sea?
Marske By The Sea is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,436.
Is Ingleby Barwick or Marske By The Sea safer?
Ingleby Barwick has the lower crime rate at 99.7 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ingleby Barwick or Marske By The Sea?
Ingleby Barwick has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ingleby Barwick or Marske By The Sea?
Ingleby Barwick has faster average broadband at 453.3 Mbps.

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