Town Pop. 5,032

Living in Brotton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brotton scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 47/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Brotton places 2nd of 6 in the TS12 postcode district. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (9) and lifestyle (22). Wider context for the surrounding area: TS12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 176 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 82 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 51 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 109 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Errington Street 42 crimes
  2. 2 Broadbent Street 32 crimes
  3. 3 Jackson Street 31 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
53
4 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Outstanding2Good
  • Freebrough AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Kilton Thorpe Specialist AcademySpecial · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Badger Hill AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU4.6 mi
The James Cook University Hospital10.6 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,093 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 128 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate48.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.3%Unemployed3.1%Retired30.3%Student3.5%Other inactive14.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.7%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary39.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.6%Apprenticeship8.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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 1.7 mi
Marske 3.4 mi
Longbeck 3.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 23.6 mi
J60 A1(M) 23.8 mi
J59 A1(M) 24.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £151,250 32
Semi-detached £153,750 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£71k £138k £206k £273k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Carlin How 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Loftus 30 2.3 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 2.3 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Moorsholm 17 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Easington (Redcar and Cleveland) 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Staithes 35 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brotton a nice place to live?

Brotton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brotton is 42/100, 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 Brotton?

Brotton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 477 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brotton?

Among the top-rated schools in Brotton are Freebrough Academy and Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Brotton in total.

What are house prices like in Brotton?

The current median house price in Brotton is £151,250, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £153,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Brotton

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