Cost of living in Redcar and Cleveland
Data last updated: 14 May 2026
Page last reviewed: 14 May 2026
Rent in Redcar and Cleveland
The average monthly rent in Redcar and Cleveland is £640.
- 1 Bed£454 /mo
- 2 Bed£606 /mo
- 3 Bed£719 /mo
- 4+ Bed£1,056 /mo
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR)
Earnings in Redcar and Cleveland
The average annual salary for residents of Redcar and Cleveland is £28,630.
We use the median (middle value) as the average throughout this site. This is more representative than the mean, which can be skewed by extremely high or low values.
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE)
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Average house prices in Redcar and Cleveland
The average house price in Redcar and Cleveland was £165,000.
- Detached£279,998
- Semi-detached£165,000
- Terraced£110,500
- Flat£114,750
How house prices have changed in Redcar and Cleveland
Average house prices over time, based on quarterly rolling-year medians from Land Registry data.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry. Historical trend based on quarterly rolling-year median prices.
Council tax in Redcar and Cleveland
Band D council tax in Redcar and Cleveland is £2,544 per year.
- Band A£1,696
- Band B£1,979
- Band C£2,262
- Band DBenchmark£2,544
- Band E£3,110
- Band F£3,675
- Band G£4,241
- Band H£5,089
Source: MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government
Energy costs in Redcar and Cleveland
A typical household in Redcar and Cleveland pays approximately £1,641/year (£137/month) for gas and electricity.
Energy region: North East
This estimate is based on the Ofgem price cap for a typical dual-fuel household using 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas per year, paying by Direct Debit. Your actual costs will depend on your usage, tariff, and whether you're on a fixed deal.
Source: Ofgem Energy Price Cap, Q2 2026
Water costs in Redcar and Cleveland
The average annual water and sewerage bill for Northumbrian Water customers is £597/year (£50/month).
Water company: Northumbrian Water
Water bills vary based on whether you have a meter and your household's water usage. This figure is the company average for unmetered customers.
Source: Water UK / Discover Water, 2026-27
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Crime in Redcar and Cleveland
There were 1,075 recorded crimes per 10,000 people in Redcar and Cleveland, which is above the national average of 813.2. Redcar and Cleveland ranks #267 out of 303 areas for lowest crime rate.
Recorded crime statistics reflect crimes reported to and recorded by police. They may not capture the full picture of crime in an area, and recording practices vary between forces.
Source: Home Office police recorded crime, Year ending December 2025
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Data on this page is sourced from: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR), Scottish Government Private Sector Rent Statistics, ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, ONS / HM Land Registry House Price Statistics, MHCLG / Scottish Government / Welsh Government council tax data, Ofgem Energy Price Cap, and Water UK / Discover Water. All official data is published under the Open Government Licence.