Town Pop. 9,987

Living in Egglescliffe: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Egglescliffe comes out at 63/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Egglescliffe most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the TS16 postcode district scores higher. Egglescliffe leads all 3.

That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TS16 postcode district.

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Egglescliffe scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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TS16 0AA TS16 9AB TS16 TS18

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
63.9 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 214 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 108 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Shoplifting 71 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 50 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Burglary 39 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 156 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 45 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 41 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 29 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 81
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 21

Services

Schools
53
7 schools in area · 25 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good1Ungraded
  • Egglescliffe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Durham Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Egglescliffe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Levendale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Preston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Links Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Junction Farm 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
46
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital7.7 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU11.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,309 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 296 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired30%Student4.5%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Stockton-on-Tees · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,014
C £2,302
D £2,590
E £3,166
F £3,741
G £4,317
H £5,180
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
53
Allens West 0.3 mi
Eaglescliffe 0.4 mi
Yarm 2.1 mi
J59 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J59 A1(M) 9.3 mi
J58 A1(M) 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,000 77
Detached £285,000 21
Semi-detached £210,000 37
Terraced £150,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£96k £173k £252k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ingleby Barwick 60 1.6 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Middleton St George 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sadberge 23 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Egglescliffe a nice place to live?

Egglescliffe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Egglescliffe is 63/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Egglescliffe?

Egglescliffe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 638 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Egglescliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in Egglescliffe are Egglescliffe School, Durham Lane Primary School and Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Egglescliffe in total.

What are house prices like in Egglescliffe?

The current median house price in Egglescliffe is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £150,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 77 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Egglescliffe in context

See where Egglescliffe ranks among the best places to live in County Durham

Postcode districts in Egglescliffe

TS16 61 ⇄
TS18 57 ⇄

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