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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Great Ayton is £247,500 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £365,500. 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

Median price: £247,500
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £366K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Great Ayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Ayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£420,000£291
Semi-Detached21£255,000£244
Terraced21£210,000£230
Flats11£192,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Ayton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Ayton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£185,000£184,250£139,000
2017£285,000£129,000£177,000£157,500
2018£345,000£125,000£180,000£128,000
2019£357,500£175,000£205,000£164,000
2020£325,000£159,000£199,000£147,000
2021£438,250£170,000£208,000£157,000
2022£367,500£153,750£227,500£174,250
2023£555,000£144,750£205,000£190,000
2024£450,000£135,625£225,000£213,500
2025£415,000£185,000£240,200£211,500
2026£435,000£192,500£310,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Ayton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Ayton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£218£181£181
2017£241£155£187£167
2018£232£215£193£171
2019£229£248£206£175
2020£221£233£189£152
2021£267£202£190£188
2022£273£223£243£203
2023£277£224£253£190
2024£268£204£227£235
2025£271£240£244£230
2026£307£264£233£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Ayton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Ayton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.