Town Pop. 16,988

Living in Guisborough: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Guisborough comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 37/100 versus a median of 88/100.

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 (18) and lifestyle (20). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS14 postcode district.

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Guisborough scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
115.1 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 576 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 459 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Shoplifting 266 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 228 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 114 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 312 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 184 crimes
  2. 2 Howlbeck Road 91 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 68 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
43
6 schools in area
6Good
  • Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chaloner Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Galley Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Highcliffe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Laurence Jackson SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIUin area
The James Cook University Hospital5.1 mi
Friarage Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,086 patients per GP
5dentists3pharmacies

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)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 448 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired34%Student3.3%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership72.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
18
Great Ayton 3.6 mi
Kildale 3.7 mi
Longbeck 4.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 19.8 mi
J60 A1(M) 19.9 mi
J59 A1(M) 20.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 108
Detached £307,500 31
Semi-detached £190,000 43
Terraced £121,000 28
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£95k £178k £264k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Marske 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Ayton 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 4.1 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lazenby 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kirkleatham 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Eston 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Moorsholm 17 5.1 mi away ⇄
Redcar 52 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Guisborough a nice place to live?

Guisborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Guisborough 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 Guisborough?

Guisborough has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 1,955 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Guisborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Guisborough are Belmont Primary School, Chaloner Primary School and Galley Hill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Guisborough in total.

What are house prices like in Guisborough?

The current median house price in Guisborough is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £307,500, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £121,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 108 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Guisborough in context

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Postcode districts in Guisborough

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