Redcar and Cleveland
§ This page gives an overview of the Redcar and Cleveland local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Redcar and Cleveland combines a busy coastal town with rugged countryside and dramatic coastlines. Redcar itself is a seaside town with long sandy beaches, a seafront promenade, and a heritage rooted in steelmaking. Along the coast, Saltburn-by-the-Sea is known for its Victorian pier, cliff lift, and surfing beaches, while the Cleveland coast features high cliffs at Boulby and nature reserves. Inland, the North York Moors National Park covers part of the district, offering moorland, woodland, and valleys. The contrasting seascapes and moorland scenery create a district of striking variety.
Redcar and Cleveland Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Redcar and Cleveland local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Redcar and Cleveland can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Redcar and Cleveland.
Key Facts about Redcar and Cleveland
What region are Redcar and Cleveland in? Redcar and Cleveland are in the North East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Redcar and Cleveland in? Redcar and Cleveland is in the county of North Yorkshire.
Is Redcar and Cleveland a city? No, Redcar and Cleveland is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Redcar and Cleveland? The local government for this district is: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Unitary Authority).
▶ Official website of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council 🔗 redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Which police force covers Redcar and Cleveland? Policing in Redcar and Cleveland is provided by Cleveland Police 🔗 cleveland.police.uk, which serves 4 local authority districts: Hartlepool ⁞ Middlesbrough ⁞ Redcar and Cleveland ⁞ Stockton-on-Tees.
Constituencies in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland is divided into 24 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Belmont
- Brotton
- Coatham
- Dormanstown
- Eston
- Grangetown
- Guisborough
- Hutton
- Kirkleatham
- Lockwood
- Loftus
- Longbeck
- Newcomen
- Normanby
- Ormesby
- Saltburn
- Skelton East
- Skelton West
- South Bank
- St Germain's
- Teesville
- West Dyke
- Wheatlands
- Zetland
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland is part-parished: 5 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 3 unparished areas.
- Guisborough
- Lockwood
- Loftus
- Saltburn, Marske and New Marske
- Skelton and Brotton
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Redcar and Cleveland
Below is a list of post towns in Redcar and Cleveland, grouped by postcode area:
- TS ▸ Guisborough (TS14) ⁞ Redcar (TS10 / TS11) ⁞ Saltburn-by-the-Sea (TS12 / TS13)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland covers 19 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Boosbeck
- Brotton
- Carlin How
- Easington (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Eston *
- Grangetown
- Guisborough
- Kirkleatham
- Lazenby
- Lingdale
- Loftus
- Marske-by-the-Sea
- Middlesbrough *
- Moorsholm
- New Marske
- Redcar
- Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland)
- Staithes *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Redcar and Cleveland.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Redcar and Cleveland
Redcar and Cleveland is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Redcar and Cleveland Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Northern Trains ▸ Redcar Central (TS10 1RD) ⁞ Saltburn (TS12 1AQ) ⁞ Redcar East (TS10 3LT) ⁞ Marske (TS11 6JF) ⁞ Longbeck (TS11 6HD) ⁞ Gypsy Lane (TS7 0DY) ⁞ Marton (TS7 9AP) ⁞ South Bank (TS6 6AZ) ⁞ Redcar British Steel (TS10 5QW)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Redcar and Cleveland compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Redcar and Cleveland compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Redcar and Cleveland has 24 electoral wards.
Redcar and Cleveland has a population of 139,228 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Redcar and Cleveland
This chart shows the population trend for Redcar and Cleveland from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Redcar and Cleveland can be found on the ONS statistics for Redcar and Cleveland.