Ingleby Barwick vs Marske-by-the-Sea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastIngleby 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies 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.
| Metric | Ingleby Barwick | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 4 |
| Primary | 6 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ingleby Barwick | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,380 | 7,576 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £27,961 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.6% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 24.9% |
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