Town Pop. 6,363

Living in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 37/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) places 3rd of 6 in the TS12 postcode district. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Transport (20) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
37
124.2 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 258 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 101 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Shoplifting 100 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Public order 62 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 133 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Byland Road 67 crimes
  2. 2 Rievaulx Road 56 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 53 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
35
4 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Outstanding2Good
  • Freebrough AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Kilton Thorpe Specialist AcademySpecial · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Skelton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Peter's Church of England 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
51
A&E departmentsGuisborough Priory Hospital MIU2.7 mi
The James Cook University Hospital8.8 mi
Friarage Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,789 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)59.5%
available across Redcar and Cleveland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 164 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.5%Student3.8%Other inactive14.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.5%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary36%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)24%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.2%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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
20
Saltburn 1.4 mi
Marske 2.5 mi
Longbeck 2.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 22.3 mi
J60 A1(M) 22.5 mi
J59 A1(M) 23.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £186,975 42
Detached £275,000 14
Semi-detached £166,000 15
Terraced £114,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£95k £159k £224k £287k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Saltburn-by-the-Sea 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Boosbeck 33 1.3 mi away ⇄
Brotton 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lingdale 18 1.9 mi away ⇄
Marske-by-the-Sea 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Carlin How 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
New Marske 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Moorsholm 17 3.4 mi away ⇄
Loftus 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Guisborough 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkleatham 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Easington (Redcar and Cleveland) 32 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) a nice place to live?

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) is 39/100, 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 Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?

Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 790 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) are Freebrough Academy and Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) in total.

What are house prices like in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)?

The current median house price in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) is £186,975, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £275,000, semi-detached £166,000, terraced £114,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%. There were 42 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)

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