Town Pop. 6,029

Living in Saltburn-by-the-Sea: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Saltburn-by-the-Sea is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Saltburn-by-the-Sea most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 42/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the TS12 postcode district. It scores 7 points above the TS12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Broadband (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS12 postcode district.

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
42
121.7 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 260 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 155 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Shoplifting 68 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Public order 60 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 48 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 143 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 75 crimes
  2. 2 Thrushwood Crescent 50 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 33 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
80
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
41
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Huntcliff SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Saltburn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 MIU3.6 mi
The James Cook University Hospital8.9 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital23 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.1 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 capacity1,789 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 168 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate45.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired35.7%Student3.6%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.4%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership64.3%
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
35
Saltburn 0.3 mi
Marske 1.6 mi
Longbeck 2.1 mi
J60 A1(M) 21.7 mi
J60 A1(M) 21.9 mi
J59 A1(M) 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 18
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 46
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £206,500 48
Semi-detached £235,000 13
Terraced £200,000 19
Flat / Maisonette £160,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£146k £241k £339k £433k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 3.1 mi away ⇄
Carlin How 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Loftus 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkleatham 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Moorsholm 17 4.6 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Redcar 52 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Saltburn-by-the-Sea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saltburn-by-the-Sea is 48/100, 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea?

Saltburn-by-the-Sea has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 42/100. There were 734 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea are Huntcliff School and Saltburn Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Saltburn-by-the-Sea in total.

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

The current median house price in Saltburn-by-the-Sea is £206,500, around 28% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £235,000, terraced £200,000, flat £160,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea in context

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Postcode districts in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

TS12 41 ⇄

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