Town Pop. 1,102

Living in Kirklevington: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirklevington scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Kirklevington most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 9/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the TS15 postcode district. The TS15 district averages 41/100, putting Kirklevington 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TS15 postcode district.

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Kirklevington scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
9
896.6 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 908 crimes
↑ 2374% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 870 crimes
  2. 2 Puffin Court 10 crimes
  3. 3 Braunton Way 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirklevington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital6.7 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital9.2 mi
Friarage Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryYarm Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,340 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.9%Retired22.5%Student3.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.2%Skilled & technical27.8%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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 C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Yarm 1 mi
Allens West 3.1 mi
Eaglescliffe 3.4 mi
J59 A1(M) 11.4 mi
J59 A1(M) 11.4 mi
J58 A1(M) 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Kirklevington 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

Yarm 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hutton Rudby 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Hambleton) 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Middleton St George 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Swainby 38 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirklevington a nice place to live?

Kirklevington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirklevington is 32/100, 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 Kirklevington?

Crime levels in Kirklevington are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 9/100. There were 988 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirklevington?

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

Kirklevington in context

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Postcode districts in Kirklevington

TS15 41 ⇄

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