Town Pop. 1,026

Living in Boosbeck: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Boosbeck comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 22/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the TS12 postcode district.

The TS12 district averages 41/100, putting Boosbeck 8 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Boosbeck sits 12 points below the TS12 district figure of 39/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS12 postcode district.

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Boosbeck scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 41 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Birk Brow Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Oxford Street 11 crimes
  3. 3 Carney Street 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.162 · PM2.5 4.911 · PM10 9.114 µg/m³
80
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Lockwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU2.7 mi
The James Cook University Hospital9.2 mi
Friarage Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHillside Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,570 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
16
Full fibre (FTTP)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
22
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed4.4%Retired21.3%Student4%Other inactive17.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.7%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary42.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership60.9%
Among the most-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Redcar and Cleveland · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Saltburn 2.7 mi
Marske 3.4 mi
Longbeck 3.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 22.5 mi
J60 A1(M) 22.6 mi
J59 A1(M) 23.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Boosbeck in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Lingdale 18 0.9 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Moorsholm 17 2.5 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carlin How 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Loftus 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Easington (Redcar and Cleveland) 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkleatham 41 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boosbeck a nice place to live?

Boosbeck has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Boosbeck is 33/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Boosbeck?

Boosbeck is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Boosbeck?

Among the top-rated schools in Boosbeck is Lockwood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Boosbeck in total.

Boosbeck in context

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Postcode districts in Boosbeck

TS12 41 ⇄

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