Guisborough vs Redcar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Redcar is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 19% lower. Guisborough has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Guisborough edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Guisborough
£212,882
Redcar
£178,436
Crime Rate
Guisborough
107.5
Redcar
107.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Guisborough
100.0%
Redcar
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Guisborough
416.2
Redcar
480.6
EPC Rating
Guisborough
70.7
Redcar
70.7
Median Income
Guisborough
£26,481
Redcar
£26,481
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Guisborough commands an average of £212,882, compared with £178,436 in Redcar – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Guisborough is a flat at £109,646, while in Redcar it is a flat at £88,142.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 28% pricier in Guisborough (£338,932 vs £264,586).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Redcar prices grew faster — 29% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastGuisborough has a crime rate of 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Redcar at 107.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Guisborough is violent-crime, while in Redcar it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastFamilies may prefer Guisborough, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Redcar. There are 6 schools in Guisborough and 14 in Redcar.
Guisborough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Redcar School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 14 schools (11 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Guisborough | Redcar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 14 |
| Primary | 5 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 480.6 Mbps in Redcar and 416.2 Mbps in Guisborough. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Guisborough and 98.9% in Redcar. Gigabit availability stands at 80.4% in Guisborough and 94.8% in Redcar.
Redcar is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (481 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Guisborough, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Redcar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Guisborough and £1,176 in Redcar. 61.5% of homes in Guisborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Redcar.
Guisborough has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £26,481 in Guisborough and £26,481 in Redcar. The median age is 46 in Guisborough and 46 in Redcar. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Guisborough and 49.5% in Redcar. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Guisborough versus 64.7% in Redcar. Guisborough has a population of 18,091 and Redcar has 37,666.
| Indicator | Guisborough | Redcar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,091 | 37,666 |
| Median Age | 46 | 46 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £26,481 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 64.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 24.9% |
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