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Living in Grangetown: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grangetown scores 31/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 44/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 10/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the TS6 postcode district, Grangetown scores lowest. The TS6 district averages 43/100, putting Grangetown 12 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Grangetown sits 20 points below the TS6 district figure of 64/100. For the surrounding area, see TS6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Grangetown scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
2,255.2 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 123 crimes
↑ 2447% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 2168% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↑ 3571% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 2740% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 4431% above national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Court 52 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 46 crimes
  3. 3 Harvey Court 41 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 4
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
44
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Grangetown Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
31
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital3.2 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU4.6 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Eston Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,117 patients per GP
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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
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No official data available for this category.

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
3
Employment rate43.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.2%Unemployed3.7%Retired24.8%Student5%Other inactive23.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial17.1%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary52.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership38.4%
Among the most-deprived 6% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
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
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
South Bank 1.7 mi
Redcar Central 3.1 mi
Redcar East 3.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 15.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 15.4 mi
J59 A1(M) 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
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 Grangetown 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

Lazenby 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Kirkleatham 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Redcar 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eston 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 4.0 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Greatham (Hartlepool) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 5.5 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hartlepool 50 6.3 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grangetown a nice place to live?

Grangetown has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grangetown is 31/100, 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 Grangetown?

Crime levels in Grangetown are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 327 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grangetown?

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

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Postcode districts in Grangetown

TS6 43 ⇄

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