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Great Ayton

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About

Great Ayton ward encompasses the village of the same name along with surrounding rural land in the Hambleton district. The area sits at the foot of the North York Moors, with the River Leven flowing through it. The landscape is defined by arable farmland, wooded valleys, and the prominent local landmark of Roseberry Topping, a distinctive hill with a half-cone profile. The ward includes smaller settlements like Little Ayton and parts of the moors.

The village itself has a linear layout along its main street, with a mix of residential housing, local shops, and services. Historically, it is noted for its association with Captain James Cook, who spent his boyhood here. The area's economy has traditionally been linked to agriculture, though it also serves as a residential base for commuters to larger towns like Middlesbrough and Stokesley, located a short distance away.

Area overview

On average Great Ayton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Ayton is £53,803 per year. There are 4 schools in Great Ayton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Ayton is home to around 5,485 people, with a population density of about 42.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Ayton Population
5,485
Population density
42.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.78(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.31(-65%)
Shoplifting
8.02(-8%)
Burglary
7.66(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.56(-24%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,335
97.21%
Other White
50
0.91%
Irish
17
0.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
0.26%
Total population: 5,488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,846
38.62%
No qualifications
797
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
738
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
543
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
373
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 4,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,258
47.81%
Owns with a mortgage
611
23.22%
Other social rented
332
12.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
293
11.14%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.62%
Total households: 2,631

Property prices in Great Ayton

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £237,250 in Great Ayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £962,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Ayton 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 Great Ayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£411,500
Flats8£205,000
Semi-Detached27£240,000
Terraced25£217,500

10 years median price trend in Great Ayton

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

All postcodes in Great Ayton

TS96LJ

Ingleby Avenue

TS96DL

Newton Road

TS96AW

Addison Road

TS96EZ

Newton Road

TS96JD

Green Lane

TS96QJ

Guisborough Road

TS96BA

The Hawthorns

TS96HP

Aireyholme Lane

TS96DP

Linden Grove Court

TS97JZ

Raisdale Road

TS96EA

Newton Road

TS96EU

Newton Road

TS97HX

Bank Lane

YO212RZ

Great Ayton

TS96HJ

Dikes Lane

TS96HT

Linden Grove

TS96JZ

Easby Lane

TS96BB

Oaklands

TS96HG

Dikes Lane

TS96DS

Skottowe Crescent

TS96SQ

School Lane

TS96PT

Low Green

TS96EL

Roseberry Crescent

TS96NL

High Street

TS97JB

Clay Bank

TS96BP

Park Square

TS96DD

Arthur Street

YO212SD

Crag Bank

TS97JJ

Raisdale Road

TS97JT

Great Ayton

TS96RL

Great Ayton

TS96GB

Edward Kitching Terrace

TS96BH

Rosehill

YO212RX

Green Gate Lane

TS97LA

Great Ayton

TS96HU

Leven Court

TS96LR

Stone Stoup Hill

TS96LB

Wainstones Close

TS96AG

Linden Close

TS96PP

Pannierman Lane

TS96AF

Linden Crescent

TS97JL

Raisdale Road

TS96DT

Newton Road

TS96LE

Angrove Close

TS96PB

Marwood Drive

TS96NF

High Street

TS96JJ

Dikes Lane

TS96JT

Easby Lane

TS96AZ

Central Way

YO212RJ

Station Road

TS96QB

Yarm Lane

TS96QH

Langbaurgh Close

TS96BJ

High Green

TS96AU

Whinstone View

TS96PA

West Terrace

TS96DF

Southfield Terrace

TS96PZ

Great Ayton

TS97JW

Great Ayton

TS97EY

Great Ayton

TS96BF

High Green

TS96ES

Roseberry Crescent

TS96HZ

Hillside Cottage

TS96LG

Angrove Drive

TS96LH

Ingleby Lane

TS96JP

Byemoor Avenue

TS96AP

Addison Road

TS96HB

Station Road

TS97JY

Raisdale Road

TS96EG

Orchard Close

TS96RD

Greenhow Avenue

TS96DY

Newton Road

TS96GD

Roseberry Court

TS97LE

Great Ayton

TS96AT

Whinstone View

TS96NR

Bridge Street

TS96EY

Roseberry Crescent

TS96DX

Cliffe Terrace

TS97JG

Great Ayton

TS96RG

Great Ayton

TS96BX

Romany Road

TS96PY

Levenside

TS96NN

Low Green

TS96JU

Easby Lane

TS97JF

Raisdale Road

TS96ER

Roseberry Crescent

TS96EW

Roseberry Crescent

TS96NJ

High Street

TS96PL

Holly Garth Close

TS96NH

High Street

TS96AJ

Linden Avenue

TS97LD

Great Ayton

TS96RF

Greenhow Avenue

TS96HE

Station Road

TS96LD

Wainstones Close

TS97LW

Great Ayton

TS96EH

Roseberry Road

TS96SB

School Lane

TS96RQ

Lamb's Lane

TS96PW

Churchill Close

TS96EF

Wheatlands

Data Sources

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