Town Pop. 36,371

Living in Redcar: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Redcar comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 68/100 against a national town median of 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 22/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Broadband (96) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Redcar in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see TS10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
22
146.3 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 1,828 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,128 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 497 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Shoplifting 404 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Public order 356 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 1,107 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 221 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 190 crimes
  3. 3 Police Station 160 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Ample 8
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
68
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 16 in area
1Outstanding15Good
  • Newcomen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Coatham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dormanstown Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Green Gates Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ings Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • John Emmerson Batty Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirkleatham Hall SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mo Mowlam AcademySpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Outwood Academy RedcarSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU3.6 mi
The James Cook University Hospital5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
4 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,240 patients per GP
6dentists7pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 979 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed3.6%Retired26.3%Student4.1%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary36.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership64%
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
45
Redcar Central 0.9 mi
Redcar East 1.5 mi
Longbeck 2.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 17.1 mi
J60 A1(M) 17.3 mi
J59 A1(M) 18.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 16
Retail Shopping Ample 112
Takeaways Ample 26
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 £160,000 229
Detached £255,000 53
Semi-detached £161,500 115
Terraced £113,500 50
Flat / Maisonette £63,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£61k £133k £208k £280k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kirkleatham 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lazenby 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grangetown 31 2.2 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eston 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 6.1 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 6.2 mi away ⇄
Greatham (Hartlepool) 43 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Redcar a nice place to live?

Redcar is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Redcar 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 Redcar?

Crime levels in Redcar are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 22/100. There were 5,320 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Redcar?

Among the top-rated schools in Redcar are Newcomen Primary School, Coatham Church of England Primary School and Dormanstown Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 16 rated schools in Redcar in total.

What are house prices like in Redcar?

The current median house price in Redcar is £160,000, around 44% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £255,000, semi-detached £161,500, terraced £113,500, flat £63,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 229 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Redcar in context

See where Redcar ranks among the best places to live in North Yorkshire

Postcode districts in Redcar

TS10 51 ⇄
TS11 46 ⇄
TS6 43 ⇄

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