Town Pop. 927

Living in Carlin How: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Carlin How is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Carlin How most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 41/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the TS13 postcode district. It scores 9 points above the TS13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 30/100. On healthcare specifically, Carlin How sits 20 points above the TS13 district figure of 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS13 postcode district.

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Carlin How scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
309.6 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 97 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 487% above national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rawlinson Street 36 crimes
  2. 2 The Garth 23 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 18 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
43
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Handale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Whitecliffe AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hummersea Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU5.9 mi
The James Cook University Hospital12.1 mi
Friarage Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodside Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,093 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed4.5%Retired24.9%Student4.2%Other inactive16.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.2%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary45.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership65.7%
Among the most-deprived 25% 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
6
Saltburn 3 mi
Marske 4.8 mi
Longbeck 5.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 24.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 25.1 mi
J59 A1(M) 26.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Carlin How 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

Loftus 30 1.1 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Easington (Redcar and Cleveland) 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 2.9 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Moorsholm 17 3.4 mi away ⇄
Staithes 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hinderwell 41 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlin How a nice place to live?

Carlin How has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carlin How is 39/100, 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 Carlin How?

Carlin How has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 287 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carlin How?

Among the top-rated schools in Carlin How are Handale Primary School and Whitecliffe Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Carlin How in total.

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Postcode districts in Carlin How

TS13 30 ⇄

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