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Redcar and Cleveland

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About

Redcar and Cleveland is a borough in North East England, covering an area along the coast of the North Sea. It includes towns like Redcar, Guisborough, and Saltburn-by-the-Sea, as well as rural villages. The district has a mix of industrial heritage and natural landscapes, with steelworks historically playing a key role in its economy. The coastline features sandy beaches and cliffs, attracting visitors for leisure and outdoor activities.

Inland, the area is marked by the North York Moors National Park, offering moorland and woodland scenery. Redcar and Cleveland has transport links via the A174 and A19 roads, as well as rail connections to Middlesbrough and beyond. The district has faced economic challenges due to industrial decline but remains a place with strong community ties and local traditions.

Area overview

On average Redcar and Cleveland has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Redcar and Cleveland is £35,528 per year. There are 63 schools in Redcar and Cleveland: 43 primary (5 Outstanding and 34 Good) and 10 secondary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Redcar and Cleveland Population
136,531
Population density
557.1 per km²

Demographics

British
131,789
96.53%
Other White
1,148
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
460
0.34%
Irish
350
0.26%
Other Asian
336
0.25%
Total population: 136,530

Housing

Owns outright
22,649
36.75%
Owns with a mortgage
17,205
27.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,410
13.64%
Other social rented
6,380
10.35%
Social rents from council
5,269
8.55%
Total households: 61,638

Property prices in Redcar and Cleveland

Based on 1,581 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Redcar and Cleveland area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,500 up to £975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached351£277,500
Flats54£107,500
Semi-Detached732£164,000
Terraced444£111,250

10 years price trend in Redcar and Cleveland

All wards in Redcar and Cleveland

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Brotton

Coatham

Dormanstown

Eston

Grangetown

Guisborough

Hutton

Kirkleatham

Lockwood

Loftus

Longbeck

Newcomen

Normanby

Ormesby

Saltburn

Skelton East

Skelton West

South Bank

St Germain's

Teesville

West Dyke

Wheatlands

Zetland

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.