House prices in Redcar and Cleveland
The median price paid for a home in Redcar and Cleveland was £155,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,691 sales. House prices in Redcar and Cleveland fell 1.3% in the year to September 2026, and are 14.8% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Redcar and Cleveland was about the same as the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in Redcar and Cleveland was £644 a month in August 2026, 1.1% up on a year earlier (ONS). Redcar and Cleveland had 12.6 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Redcar and Cleveland stands out
- Redcar and Cleveland has the 5th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £644 a month in August 2026.
- Redcar and Cleveland has the 16th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 12.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Redcar and Cleveland has the 18th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £155,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Redcar and Cleveland
The median price paid in Redcar and Cleveland was £155,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,691 sales, or £1,919 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £268,000 | 323 | £2,535 | −0.7% | +14.0% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £165,000 | 781 | £2,000 | +3.1% | +19.6% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £95,000 | 528 | £1,229 | −4.0% | +18.8% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £82,000 | 59 | £1,613 | −23.7% | +5.1% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar and Cleveland | £155,000 | −1.3% | +14.8% | £1,919 | +4.2% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Redcar and Cleveland sold for a median £1,919 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, about the same as the figure for North East (£1,926).
Redcar and Cleveland has the 18th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its −1.3% change over the year is the 112th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 6th biggest fall of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in Redcar and Cleveland
The average private rent in Redcar and Cleveland was £644 a month in August 2026, 1.1% up on a year earlier. Rents in Redcar and Cleveland are 30.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Redcar and Cleveland has the 5th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Crime in Redcar and Cleveland
The police recorded 16,315 crimes in Redcar and Cleveland in the 12 months to August 2026, 12.6 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Redcar and Cleveland fell 0.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 15.2% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.65 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.81 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.15 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.94 |
Redcar and Cleveland has the 16th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 3rd highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
How many homes sell in Redcar and Cleveland
1,405 homes were sold in Redcar and Cleveland in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.01 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Redcar and Cleveland were 3.8% up on the year before and 32.5% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 140th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th most of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland is the 62nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 62nd |
| Income | 65th |
| Employment | 27th |
| Education and skills | 105th |
| Health | 35th |
| Crime | 49th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 236th |
| Living environment | 187th |
Broadband and mobile in Redcar and Cleveland
90.2% of premises in Redcar and Cleveland can get gigabit broadband and 98.0% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 60.3% can get full fibre, and 0.9% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 147th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
89.6% of premises in Redcar and Cleveland get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Redcar and Cleveland
In the year ending June 2025, 6,070 people moved to Redcar and Cleveland from elsewhere in the UK and 5,089 moved away, a net gain of 981 (7.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Middlesbrough 1,883
- Stockton-on-Tees 685
- North Yorkshire 474
Most moved out to
- Middlesbrough 1,404
- Stockton-on-Tees 624
- North Yorkshire 536
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Redcar and Cleveland
How much does a house cost in Redcar and Cleveland?
The median price paid for a home in Redcar and Cleveland was £155,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £268,000; semi-detached £165,000; terraced £95,000; flats £82,000.
Are house prices in Redcar and Cleveland going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Redcar and Cleveland fell 1.3%, and over five years it rose 14.8%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in Redcar and Cleveland?
The average private rent in Redcar and Cleveland was £644 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £457; 2 bed £609; 3 bed £723; 4+ bed £1,057.
Is Redcar and Cleveland a safe place to live?
Redcar and Cleveland had 12.6 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 16th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Redcar and Cleveland?
60.3% of premises in Redcar and Cleveland can get full fibre and 90.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Middlesbrough 15 km
- Hartlepool 21 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 23 km
- Darlington 37 km
- Sunderland 43 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.