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About

Loftus ward lies in the eastern part of the Redcar and Cleveland borough, centred on the historic market town of the same name. The area is characterised by its position within the steep-sided valley of Easington Beck, with residential streets climbing the surrounding hillsides. Its landscape is a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments, shaped by a history of ironstone mining. The local economy is focused on high street retail and smaller service businesses serving the community.

The town's layout and identity are heavily influenced by its industrial past, with former mine sites now reclaimed as green spaces. A notable local feature is the Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum, located at the site of the old Loftus Mine. The ward includes the coastal village of Skinningrove, with its small harbour and distinctive beach. Daily life here is connected to the broader East Cleveland area, with transport links following the natural contours of the land.

Area overview

On average Loftus has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Loftus is £37,560 per year. There are 3 schools in Loftus: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Loftus is home to around 6,367 people, with a population density of about 161.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Loftus Population
6,367
Population density
161.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.01(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.62(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.62(-3%)
Shoplifting
8.8(-28%)
Public order
8.17(-7%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,236
97.91%
Other White
53
0.83%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.19%
Indian
9
0.14%
Total population: 6,369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,363
26.38%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,043
20.19%
Level 3 (A level)
922
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
753
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
530
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,167

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
636
22.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
438
15.43%
Other social rented
344
12.12%
Social rents from council
295
10.39%
Total households: 2,838

Property prices in Loftus

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £117,000 in Loftus area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Loftus in the 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 Loftus over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£235,000
Semi-Detached15£135,000
Terraced45£92,500

10 years median price trend in Loftus

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loftus.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.