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About

Eston is a residential suburb situated on the southern bank of the River Tees, within the borough of Redcar and Cleveland. The area is characterised by its mixture of interwar and post-war housing, alongside local shopping parades serving the community. It is positioned inland from the industrial estuary, with the landscape marked by the nearby Eston Hills, which form a prominent backdrop. These slopes offer walking routes and views across the Tees Valley.

The district's history is closely linked to ironstone mining, which once dominated the local economy. Evidence of this past remains in the form of reclaimed land and the distinctive outline of the hills, which were extensively quarried. The area is functional, with good road connections to Middlesbrough and the broader Teesside region. A local landmark is the Eston Nab, a historic beacon site on the hilltop, visible for miles around.

Area overview

On average Eston has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eston is £37,669 per year. There are 3 schools in Eston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eston is home to around 7,971 people, with a population density of about 1,967.7 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eston Population
7,971
Population density
1,967.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.18(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.11(+38%)
Shoplifting
21.95(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.83(+83%)
Burglary
9.79(+119%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,747
97.21%
Other White
42
0.53%
Arab
26
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
15
0.19%
Total population: 7,969

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,976
29.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,221
18.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
871
12.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,734

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,300
34.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,002
26.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
517
13.63%
Other social rented
449
11.83%
Social rents from council
411
10.83%
Total households: 3,794

Property prices in Eston

Median price£119,950
Price per sq ft£150
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £146K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £119,950 (about £150 per square foot) in Eston area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£202,000£206
Flats1£200,000£216
Semi-Detached46£130,000£155
Terraced33£88,000£111

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95,000£39,000£108,000£69,250
2017£165,000£80,000£97,250£70,000
2018£149,500£91,000£110,000£67,250
2019£157,500£126,000£105,000£74,000
2020£190,000£107,500£110,000£75,000
2021£168,750£110,000£107,000£83,750
2022£183,000£149,950£125,000£98,000
2023£175,000£151,000£130,000£88,500
2024£199,950£92,000£134,500£85,000
2025£201,000£127,500£128,000£90,500
2026£198,000£135,000£91,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£74£110£77
2017£202£114£121£84
2018£177£136£132£81
2019£152£132£128£85
2020£145£150£134£85
2021£173£128£133£96
2022£185£142£150£110
2023£197£183£152£101
2024£216£149£153£115
2025£195£164£157£114
2026£226£169£94
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eston in the last year.

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.