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Redcar and Cleveland vs South Tyneside: which is the better place to live?
Is Redcar and Cleveland or South Tyneside a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Redcar and Cleveland and South Tyneside across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, South Tyneside wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 71.7/100 versus 71.4/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Redcar and Cleveland | South Tyneside | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 71.4/100 | 71.7/100 | South Tyneside |
| Better value | 63.8 | 66.2 | South Tyneside |
| For families | 87.1 | 92.5 | South Tyneside |
| For commuters | 48.1 | 36.5 | Redcar and Cleveland |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Avg house price | £154,422 | £156,931 | Redcar and Cleveland (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,544 | £2,434 | South Tyneside (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 87.1% | 92.3% | South Tyneside |
| Crime per 1,000 | 119 | 90.6 | South Tyneside (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 91.3% | 89% | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 | Level |
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South Tyneside wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 71.7/100 vs 71.4/100.
| Verdict | Redcar and Cleveland | South Tyneside | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71.4 | 71.7 | South Tyneside (+0.3) |
| Better value | 63.8 | 66.2 | South Tyneside (+2.4) |
| For families | 87.1 | 92.5 | South Tyneside (+5.4) |
| For commuters | 48.1 | 36.5 | Redcar and Cleveland (+11.6) |
| For healthcare access | 75 | 75 | Level |
| Measure | Redcar and Cleveland | South Tyneside |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £154,422 | £156,931 |
| Band D council tax | £2,544 | £2,434 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 87.1% | 92.3% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 119 | 90.6 |
| Gigabit broadband | 91.3% | 89% |
| Gera GP Access score | 75 | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Redcar and Cleveland or South Tyneside a better place to live overall?
- South Tyneside scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 71.7/100 versus 71.4/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.3 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Redcar and Cleveland or South Tyneside?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — South Tyneside is better value. Average house prices are £154,422 in Redcar and Cleveland and £156,931 in South Tyneside; Band D council tax is £2,544 versus £2,434 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Redcar and Cleveland or South Tyneside better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), South Tyneside comes out ahead for families. Redcar and Cleveland has 87.1% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 119 per 1,000; South Tyneside has 92.3% and 90.6 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Redcar and Cleveland or South Tyneside?
- For connectivity, Redcar and Cleveland has 91.3% gigabit-capable premises and South Tyneside has 89% (Ofcom, June 2026). Redcar and Cleveland leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Redcar and Cleveland or South Tyneside?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Redcar and Cleveland scores 75 (North East and North Cumbria ICB) and South Tyneside 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).