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Coatham

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, roughly 2.9× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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

Median price£110,000

Price per sq ft£114

Sales (last 12 months)57

Typical range (middle 50%)£70K – £145K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £114 per square foot) in Coatham area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coatham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	1	£160,000	£206	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000	£160,000
Semi-Detached	15	£145,000	£154	£63,575	£101,000	£198,500	£304,500
Terraced	27	£110,000	£102	£66,500	£78,000	£136,000	£178,500
Flats	14	£61,500	£105	£39,550	£54,250	£75,988	£216,450

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coatham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coatham.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£60,750	£116,750	£62,000
2017	£53,500	£110,000	£75,000
2018	£75,000	£113,500	£85,750
2019	£50,250	£108,000	£85,000
2020	£80,000	£117,000	£80,000
2021	£60,725	£116,000	£96,000
2022	£63,000	£132,500	£99,750
2023	£62,975	£134,500	£88,000
2024	£65,000	£136,000	£114,750
2025	£63,000	£150,250	£102,475
2026	£38,500	£140,000	£122,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coatham.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£110	£131	£73
2017	£111	£122	£79
2018	£115	£110	£78
2019	£95	£109	£79
2020	£96	£104	£80
2021	£108	£115	£90
2022	£128	£140	£101
2023	£114	£138	£96
2024	£140	£136	£88
2025	£116	£151	£99
2026	£71	£171	£111

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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