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West Dyke

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About

West Dyke ward occupies a coastal strip along the River Tees estuary in the borough of Redcar and Cleveland. The area is primarily residential, featuring housing estates and local amenities that serve its community. Its landscape is characterised by flat, open land meeting the industrial backdrop of the estuary.

A defining aspect is the presence of the historic Tees Bay Lifeboat Station at South Gare, a prominent structure at the river mouth. The ward includes the southern parts of South Bank, with views across the water towards the heavy industry of the north bank. The area's identity is closely linked to the river and its maritime functions.

Area overview

On average West Dyke has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 214 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Dyke is £48,069 per year. There are 2 schools in West Dyke: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Dyke is home to around 5,950 people, with a population density of about 3,393.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
214
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Dyke Population
5,950
Population density
3,393.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.79(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
77.14(+237%)
Shoplifting
47.06(+287%)
Public order
27.39(+212%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.69(+90%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,772
97.02%
Other White
45
0.76%
Irish
25
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.25%
Arab
14
0.24%
Total population: 5,949

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,398
27.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,056
20.82%
No qualifications
861
16.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
686
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
478
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,274
46.75%
Owns with a mortgage
889
32.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
14.79%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.72%
Other social rented
48
1.76%
Total households: 2,725

Property prices in West Dyke

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in West Dyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Dyke 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 West Dyke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£280,000
Semi-Detached54£181,500
Terraced20£89,500

10 years median price trend in West Dyke

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

Data Sources

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