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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

TS96JA

Cross Lane

TS96PF

Mill Terrace

TS96NP

Bridge Street

TS97JE

Raisdale Road

TS96QQ

Guisborough Road

TS96EB

Wheatlands

TS97JH

Alum House Lane

TS96HR

Station Road

TS96LN

Agricola Cottages

TS96NG

High Street

TS97JD

Foresters Cottage

TS96LU

Great Ayton

TS96AH

Linden Grove

TS96EP

Roseberry Crescent

TS97JR

Great Ayton

TS70NX

Pannierman Lane

TS96AR

Captain Cooks Way

TS96DA

Cleveland Street

TS96JG

Whitehouse Cottages

TS96HW

Percy Cross Rigg

TS96AB

Guisborough Road

TS96JX

Easby Lane

TS96LA

Wainstones Drive

TS96RE

Great Ayton

TS96PG

Greenacre Close

TS96JE

Easby Lane

TS96NS

Race Terrace

TS96LF

Angrove Close

TS97LQ

Great Ayton

TS96PH

Stokesley Road

TS97LF

Great Ayton

TS96NU

Sunnyfield Nurseries

TS96LS

Battersby Junction

TS96SG

Old Mill Wynd

TS96HS

Leven Court

TS96BW

The Arcade

TS96RJ

Great Ayton

TS96DH

Newton Road

TS96SF

School Lane

TS96HQ

Dikes Lane

TS96AY

Central Way

TS96JF

Ingleby Avenue

YO212RH

Station Road

TS96RA

Church Lane

TS96DJ

Guisborough Road

TS96BS

Newton Road

TS96DE

Newton Road

TS97LN

Great Ayton

TS96AQ

Linden Grove

TS70NT

Green Lane

TS96EJ

Roseberry Road

TS96PJ

Yarm Lane

TS96RB

Great Ayton

YO212RG

Great Ayton

Data Sources

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