Redcar and Cleveland: population and statistics
Redcar and Cleveland has a population of 139,541 (2025) across 245.1 km², or 569 people per km². It ranks 204 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 139,541 residents
- 245.1 km²
- 569 people/km²
Redcar and Cleveland in numbers
Population of Redcar and Cleveland over time
Redcar and Cleveland had 135,370 residents in 2015 and 139,541 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 136,571 |
| 2021 | 136,605 |
| 2022 | 137,087 |
| 2023 | 137,810 |
| 2024 | 138,788 |
| 2025 | 139,541 |
All indicators for Redcar and Cleveland
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 21.3% | 20.4% | ranked 80 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.2% | 17.1% | 17.4% | ranked 196 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 67,170 dwellings | 1,296,150 | 27,429,300 | ranked 164 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 26.1% | 33.8% | 31.6% | ranked 216 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 14.5% | 16.3% | 18.1% | ranked 240 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 61,638 households | 124,506 | 61,440 | ranked 158 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.9% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 40 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 8.9% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 271 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 65.2% | 60.5% | 67.3% | ranked 191 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.8% | 17.3% | 17.6% | ranked 217 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 18.9% | 22.0% | 14.3% | ranked 74 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £151,341 | £168,472 | £272,474 | ranked 342 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.2% | 4.8% | 2.2% | ranked 88 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.1% | 79.2% | 76.7% | ranked 46 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.2% | 5.2% | 7.8% | ranked 288 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% | ranked 154 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,990 sites | 92,455 | 3,232,440 | ranked 315 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 28.6 per 1,000 | 33.5 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 350 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,165 businesses | 74,490 | 2,786,975 | ranked 323 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,111 | £35,016 | £38,490 | ranked 283 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.7% | 71.8% | 76.3% | ranked 257 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% | ranked 107 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Redcar and Cleveland | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 24.8% | 27.7% | 18.5% | ranked 83 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 12 local authorities in North East, Redcar and Cleveland ranks 10 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 28.6 per 1,000 in Redcar and Cleveland, compared with an average of 33.5 per 1,000 in North East and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Average house price: £151,341 in Redcar and Cleveland, compared with an average of £168,472 in North East and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,329 football pitches.
- 2.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Middlesbrough, 13.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is County Durham (539,146 residents), 34 km away.
Business sectors: Redcar and Cleveland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.4% ×1.1
- Construction13.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.8% ×1.2
Where is Redcar and Cleveland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland has 139,541 residents (2025), ranking 204 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland covers 245.1 km², with a density of 569 people per km².
Is the population of Redcar and Cleveland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Redcar and Cleveland went from 135,370 to 139,541, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland is in North East (region). Latitude 54.579, longitude −1.034.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Redcar and Cleveland?
In Redcar and Cleveland, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 28.6 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 350 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Average house price: what is the figure for Redcar and Cleveland?
In Redcar and Cleveland, “Average house price” stands at £151,341 (2026), ranking 342 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Redcar and Cleveland?
The nearest to Redcar and Cleveland are Middlesbrough (13 km), Hartlepool (16 km), Stockton-on-Tees (20 km), Darlington (34 km), County Durham (34 km).