Liveability in Redcar and Cleveland
North East · ONS code E06000003
Is Redcar and Cleveland a good place to live, and what is its Gera Liveability Score?
Redcar and Cleveland scores 71.4 out of 100 on the Gera Liveability Score (rank 76 of 130 English local authorities), as of June 2026. The score is a weighted composite of affordability, safety, schools, connectivity and healthcare, joined by Gera from six UK government open datasets; Redcar and Cleveland's strongest pillar is safety (87.2/100). Gera re-computes this quarterly.
Gera Liveability Score — Redcar and Cleveland
Rank 76 of 130 English local authorities · 0.8 points below the national average of 72.2.
Score breakdown — Redcar and Cleveland
| Pillar | Sub-score /100 | Weight | Real source figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordability | 63.8 | 0.3 | £154,422 avg price · £2,544 Band D |
| Safety | 87.2 | 0.2 | 119.0 crimes/1,000 (Cleveland police) |
| Schools | 87.1 | 0.2 | 87.1% schools Good+ (31 graded) |
| Connectivity | 41.3 | 0.15 | Gera Broadband Index 73.0 · 91.3% gigabit |
| Healthcare | 75.0 | 0.15 | Gera GP Access Score 75.0 (North East and North Cumbria ICB) |
Crime is published at police force level and GP access at NHS ICB level; Redcar and Cleveland inherits its force’s and ICB’s figure. Every number is real UK government open data — only the composite is Gera’s. Full method at /methodology/gera-liveability-index.
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| # | Local authority | Your score | Avg price | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke-on-TrentWest Midlands | 84.5 | £152,101 | 88% |
| 2 | Southend on SeaEast of England | 84.3 | £327,030 | 89% |
| 3 | WolverhamptonWest Midlands | 82.9 | £215,264 | 90% |
| 4 | LeedsYorkshire and The Humber | 81.7 | £246,882 | 92% |
| 5 | Kingston upon HullYorkshire and The Humber | 81.4 | £135,051 | 90% |
| 6 | DoncasterYorkshire and The Humber | 81.0 | £173,624 | 96% |
| 7 | SandwellWest Midlands | 80.9 | £212,547 | 89% |
| 8 | WakefieldYorkshire and The Humber | 80.9 | £196,895 | 84% |
| 9 | Milton KeynesSouth East | 80.8 | £318,038 | 95% |
| 10 | Bracknell ForestSouth East | 80.7 | £397,667 | 100% |
Showing your top 10 of 130. Default weights match the published Gera Liveability Score; change them and the ranking is yours.
Redcar and Cleveland liveability — questions and answers
- What is the Gera Liveability Score for Redcar and Cleveland?
- Redcar and Cleveland scores 71.4 out of 100 on the Gera Liveability Score (as of June 2026), ranking 76 of 130 English local authorities. That is 0.8 points below the national average of 72.2.
- How is the Gera Liveability Score for Redcar and Cleveland calculated?
- It is a weighted composite of five normalised sub-scores: affordability 63.8/100 (weight 0.3), safety 87.2/100 (0.2), schools 87.1/100 (0.2), connectivity 41.3/100 (0.15) and healthcare 75.0/100 (0.15). Each sub-score is min-max normalised across all 130 included local authorities; see the published methodology.
- What is the average house price in Redcar and Cleveland?
- The average house price in Redcar and Cleveland is £154,422 (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, April 2026), with a Band D council tax of £2,544 per year (MHCLG, 2026-27). Together these set the area’s affordability sub-score.
- What are schools like in Redcar and Cleveland?
- 87.1% of state schools in Redcar and Cleveland are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (3 Outstanding, 24 Good of 31 graded schools, as of 31 May 2026).
- How fast is broadband in Redcar and Cleveland?
- Redcar and Cleveland has a Gera Broadband Index of 73.0 over Ofcom Connected Nations data, with 91.3% of premises gigabit-capable (Ofcom, July 2024 reference).
- Where do the Redcar and Cleveland liveability figures come from?
- Every number is real UK government open data, joined by Gera: house prices (HM Land Registry), council tax (MHCLG), broadband (Ofcom), schools (Ofsted), recorded crime (Home Office, applied at Cleveland police force level) and GP access (NHS England, North East and North Cumbria ICB). All Open Government Licence v3.0. The composite is Gera’s; the inputs are official.
Other North East areas
- Hartlepool · 79.4
- Sunderland · 78.8
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 77.9
- Darlington · 77.4
- North Tyneside · 74.9
- Stockton-on-Tees · 74.0
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Browse rentals in Redcar and ClevelandSources: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (April 2026); MHCLG Council Tax 2026-27; Ofcom Connected Nations (Jul 2024); Ofsted inspection outcomes (31 May 2026); Home Office police recorded crime (year ending Dec 2025); NHS England Appointments in General Practice (April 2026). All Open Government Licence v3.0. The Gera Liveability Score is computed by GeraRent from these figures; methodology at /methodology/gera-liveability-index.