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About

Kirkleatham ward lies in the northern part of Redcar and Cleveland, primarily a residential area characterised by housing estates, local shops, and community facilities. The ward includes the neighbourhoods of Kirkleatham itself, Dormanstown, and part of Redcar. Its landscape is largely urban, with open green spaces like Locke Park providing recreational areas for residents. The area is served by several primary schools and is well-connected by major roads linking it to the wider borough.

A significant historical feature is the Kirkleatham Museum, set within the grounds of an old estate, which focuses on local history. The nearby St Cuthbert's Church also dates back centuries. The ward's western edge borders industrial land associated with the Teesworks site, reflecting the area's long connection to industry. Residential streets are typically quiet, with a mix of property types from different eras.

Area overview

On average Kirkleatham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 40.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkleatham is £37,978 per year. The median sale price in Kirkleatham is £186,250 (around £193 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,250 and £213,750. There are 2 schools in Kirkleatham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkleatham is home to around 7,565 people, with a population density of about 1,405.7 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkleatham Population
7,565
Population density
1,405.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.36(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.24(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.49(+80%)
Shoplifting
14.81(+27%)
Other crime
10.97(+196%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,317
96.73%
Arab
40
0.53%
Other White
35
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.4%
Irish
22
0.29%
Total population: 7,564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,525
25.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,188
19.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,172
19.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 6,055

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
878
25.49%
Other social rented
799
23.19%
Owns with a mortgage
784
22.76%
Social rents from council
597
17.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
311
9.03%
Total households: 3,445

Property prices in Kirkleatham

Median price: £186,250
Price per sq ft: £193
Sales (last 12 months): 50
Typical range (middle 50%): £141K – £214K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 (about £193 per square foot) in Kirkleatham area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £387,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkleatham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£196,500£219
Semi-Detached20£185,000£194
Flats1£150,000£150
Terraced12£110,975£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkleatham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkleatham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135,000£132,500£49,250
2017£149,500£127,500£65,750
2018£150,000£126,000£93,500
2019£156,500£130,000£66,000
2020£175,000£127,500£97,000
2021£175,000£134,500£83,000
2022£185,000£168,000£90,000
2023£195,000£165,250£86,000
2024£229,500£165,000£95,000
2025£194,500£170,000£125,000
2026£196,500£177,000£113,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkleatham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkleatham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£146£56
2017£154£137£94
2018£157£150£104
2019£155£149£97
2020£163£146£129
2021£169£153£123
2022£201£186£109
2023£185£201£107
2024£197£180£127
2025£202£193£152
2026£219£195£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkleatham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redcar and Cleveland district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Kirkleatham ward.

Local councillors

Alec David Brown

Kirkleatham - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Marian Fairley

Kirkleatham - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Peter Grogan

Kirkleatham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative