Town Pop. 4,537

Living in Cleadon: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cleadon scores 66/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 72/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the NE36 postcode district, Cleadon ranks 2nd.

Notably, nothing falls below 41/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The NE36 district averages 59/100, putting Cleadon 7 points above its own postcode area. That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NE36 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
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NE36 0AA NE36 SR6

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
67.4 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 78 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Shoplifting 61 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glencourse 54 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Lane 24 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
63
4 schools in area · 48 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • Epinay Business and Enterprise SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Cleadon Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • East Boldon Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Forest View PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsSouth Tyneside District Hospital1.2 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust1.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital6.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tyneside And Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.7%
Nearest GP surgeryCentral Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,882 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)33%
available across South Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 110 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.1%Student3.9%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.7%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership91.6%
Among the least-deprived 8% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax South Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,623
B £1,893
C £2,164
D £2,434
E £2,975
F £3,516
G £4,057
H £4,868
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 Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
72
East Boldon 0.7 mi
Seaburn 1.8 mi
Tyne Dock 2.2 mi
J3 A194(M) 4.4 mi
J2 A194(M) 4.8 mi
J2 A194(M) 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £242,550 33
Semi-detached £266,250 12
Flat / Maisonette £74,725 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£89k £259k £434k £603k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

East Boldon and West Boldon 68 1.3 mi away ⇄
Whitburn (South Tyneside) 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Bents 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Shields 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Boldon Colliery 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Jarrow 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sunderland 63 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hebburn 68 4.5 mi away ⇄
Follingsby 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wallsend 63 5.6 mi away ⇄
Washington 62 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleadon a nice place to live?

Yes, Cleadon is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Cleadon is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cleadon?

Cleadon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 306 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cleadon?

Among the top-rated schools in Cleadon are Epinay Business and Enterprise School, Cleadon Church of England Academy and East Boldon Infants' School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Cleadon in total.

What are house prices like in Cleadon?

The current median house price in Cleadon is £242,550, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £266,250, flat £74,725. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 33 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cleadon in context

See where Cleadon ranks among the best places to live in Tyne and Wear

Postcode districts in Cleadon

NE36 59 ⇄
SR6 65 ⇄

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