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About

Brotton is a residential area located in the eastern part of the borough, situated on the edge of the North York Moors. The community is primarily made up of housing estates, local shops, and several schools serving the local population. Its position provides direct access to the moorland landscapes and coastal paths nearby.

A notable local landmark is the large, inactive Boulby Mine chimney, a prominent feature on the skyline. The area includes recreational spaces like Brotton Welfare Park and is connected to neighbouring towns such as Skelton and Loftus. The local economy has historical ties to the surrounding mining and industrial activities.

Area overview

On average Brotton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brotton is £43,132 per year. There are 4 schools in Brotton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brotton is home to around 5,398 people, with a population density of about 697.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brotton Population
5,398
Population density
697.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.98(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.45(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.45(-17%)
Shoplifting
5.74(-51%)
Public order
5.56(-32%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,308
98.3%
Other White
23
0.43%
Other Asian
13
0.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
10
0.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.17%
Total population: 5,400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
996
22.5%
Level 3 (A level)
926
20.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
910
20.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
638
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
456
10.3%
Total 16+ residents: 4,426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
984
41.34%
Owns with a mortgage
681
28.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
13.66%
Other social rented
224
9.41%
Social rents from council
122
5.13%
Total households: 2,380

Property prices in Brotton

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Brotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brotton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brotton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£135,000
Terraced14£73,500
Semi-Detached32£157,000
Detached8£242,250

10 years median price trend in Brotton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brotton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.