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Northumberland vs Redcar and Cleveland: which is the better place to live?
Is Northumberland or Redcar and Cleveland a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Northumberland and Redcar and Cleveland across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Northumberland and Redcar and Cleveland are level on the Gera Liveability Score, both at 71.4/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Northumberland | Redcar and Cleveland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 71.4/100 | 71.4/100 | Level |
| Better value | 59.9 | 63.8 | Redcar and Cleveland |
| For families | 91.3 | 87.1 | Northumberland |
| For commuters | 44 | 48.1 | Redcar and Cleveland |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Avg house price | £204,603 | £154,422 | Redcar and Cleveland (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,597 | £2,544 | Redcar and Cleveland (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 90.4% | 87.1% | Northumberland |
| Crime per 1,000 | 90.6 | 119 | Northumberland (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 70.6% | 91.3% | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 | Level |
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Northumberland and Redcar and Cleveland are level overall — both score 71.4/100 on the Gera Liveability Score.
| Verdict | Northumberland | Redcar and Cleveland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71.4 | 71.4 | Level |
| Better value | 59.9 | 63.8 | Redcar and Cleveland (+3.9) |
| For families | 91.3 | 87.1 | Northumberland (+4.2) |
| For commuters | 44 | 48.1 | Redcar and Cleveland (+4.1) |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Measure | Northumberland | Redcar and Cleveland |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £204,603 | £154,422 |
| Band D council tax | £2,597 | £2,544 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 90.4% | 87.1% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 90.6 | 119 |
| Gigabit broadband | 70.6% | 91.3% |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Northumberland or Redcar and Cleveland a better place to live overall?
- On the Gera Liveability Score, Northumberland and Redcar and Cleveland are level, both at 71.4/100 (Gera, June 2026). The Gera Liveability Score combines house prices, council tax, crime, schools, broadband and GP access.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Northumberland or Redcar and Cleveland?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Redcar and Cleveland is better value. Average house prices are £204,603 in Northumberland and £154,422 in Redcar and Cleveland; Band D council tax is £2,597 versus £2,544 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Northumberland or Redcar and Cleveland better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Northumberland comes out ahead for families. Northumberland has 90.4% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 90.6 per 1,000; Redcar and Cleveland has 87.1% and 119 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Northumberland or Redcar and Cleveland?
- For connectivity, Northumberland has 70.6% gigabit-capable premises and Redcar and Cleveland has 91.3% (Ofcom, June 2026). Redcar and Cleveland leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Northumberland or Redcar and Cleveland?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Northumberland scores 75 (North East and North Cumbria ICB) and Redcar and Cleveland scores 75 (North East and North Cumbria ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).