Town Pop. 8,021

Living in Marske-by-the-Sea: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marske-by-the-Sea comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 64/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the TS11 postcode district. Against the wider TS11 district average of 46/100, that is 6 points above. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (87). For the surrounding area, see TS11 postcode district.

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Marske-by-the-Sea scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
89 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 248 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 194 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Shoplifting 60 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 46 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 128 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thrushwood Crescent 50 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 38 crimes
  3. 3 A1085 31 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
50
4 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • Outwood Academy BydalesSecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Errington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westgarth 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 departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU3.5 mi
The James Cook University Hospital7.6 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,968 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 225 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired33.8%Student3.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
37
Marske 0.3 mi
Longbeck 0.5 mi
Redcar East 1.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 20 mi
J60 A1(M) 20.3 mi
J59 A1(M) 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,180 53
Detached £332,500 10
Semi-detached £175,000 37
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£129k £198k £269k £338k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

New Marske 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kirkleatham 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Redcar 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lazenby 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 4.5 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Carlin How 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Grangetown 31 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marske-by-the-Sea a nice place to live?

Marske-by-the-Sea is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Marske-by-the-Sea is 52/100, 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 Marske-by-the-Sea?

Marske-by-the-Sea has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 714 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marske-by-the-Sea?

Among the top-rated schools in Marske-by-the-Sea are Outwood Academy Bydales, Errington Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Marske-by-the-Sea in total.

What are house prices like in Marske-by-the-Sea?

The current median house price in Marske-by-the-Sea is £175,180, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £332,500, semi-detached £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Marske-by-the-Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Marske-by-the-Sea

TS11 46 ⇄

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