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About

Coatham ward lies on the North Sea coast, centred on the historic settlement of Coatham. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its western boundary is formed by the railway line, separating it from the town centre. The flat, open landscape is characteristic of this part of the Cleveland coast.

The ward's defining feature is its extensive shoreline, including Coatham Beach and the long Coatham Sands. The Coatham Enclosure, a grassy area with a promenade, separates the residential streets from the beach. Redcar Racecourse, a prominent local venue, is located in the south of the ward. The area's geography is directly shaped by its proximity to the sea and the mouth of the River Tees to the north.

Area overview

On average Coatham has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 338 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coatham is £34,371 per year. There are 1 schools in Coatham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coatham is home to around 4,844 people, with a population density of about 1,175.9 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

338

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Coatham Population

4,844

Population density

1,175.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

155.04(+301%)

Anti-social behaviour

108.38(+396%)

Shoplifting

46.24(+295%)

Public order

37.78(+361%)

Criminal damage and arson

36.54(+221%)

North East average

Demographics

British

4,529

93.54%

Arab

1.59%

Other White

1.28%

Irish

0.58%

Other Asian

0.54%

Total population: 4,842

Economics

No qualifications

1,051

25.33%

Level 4 qualifications or above

940

22.66%

Level 3 (A level)

722

17.4%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

576

13.88%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

421

10.15%

Total 16+ residents: 4,149

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

884

36.77%

Owns outright

696

28.95%

Owns with a mortgage

495

20.59%

Other social rented

176

7.32%

Other forms of private rent

3.87%

Total households: 2,404

Property prices in Coatham

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Coatham area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coatham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000
Flats	15	£63,000	£42,700	£55,375	£84,000	£214,100
Semi-Detached	17	£153,500	£63,800	£130,000	£167,500	£239,600
Terraced	26	£107,500	£58,500	£77,250	£143,000	£236,875

10 years median price trend in Coatham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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