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Living in Kirkleatham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkleatham comes out at 41/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 55/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 10/100 versus a median of 88/100.

The TS10 district averages 51/100, putting Kirkleatham 10 points below its own postcode area. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS10 postcode district.

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Kirkleatham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
969.6 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 124 crimes
↑ 1032% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 1000% above national average
Other crime 49 crimes
↑ 7345% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 1107% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 648% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 125 crimes
  2. 2 Kirkleatham Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Pennine Crescent 18 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 8.042 · PM2.5 5.554 · PM10 10.097 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
58
3 schools in area · 18 within 4km
3Good
  • Green Gates Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirkleatham Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU3.7 mi
The James Cook University Hospital5.5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital19.4 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%
Nearest GP surgeryBentley Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity2,113 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
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No official data available for this category.

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.2%Student4.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship9.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
38
Redcar Central 1.8 mi
Redcar East 1.9 mi
Longbeck 2.3 mi
J60 A1(M) 17.4 mi
J60 A1(M) 17.6 mi
J59 A1(M) 18.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
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 Kirkleatham 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 1.2 mi away ⇄
Redcar 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Grangetown 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eston 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 5.4 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 5.5 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkleatham a nice place to live?

Kirkleatham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirkleatham is 41/100, 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 Kirkleatham?

Crime levels in Kirkleatham are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 319 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkleatham?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkleatham are Green Gates Primary School, Kirkleatham Hall School and Riverdale Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Kirkleatham in total.

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Postcode districts in Kirkleatham

TS10 51 ⇄

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