Postcode report
Is TS12 2QL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About TS12 2QL: area rating, property, schools and local change
TS12 2QL is a postcode in Skelton West, Redcar and Cleveland, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TS12 2QL, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TS12 2QL are local prosperity and schools and education, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TS12 2QL is based on Redcar and Cleveland 010 Census 2021. It covers 5,391 residents, 698 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near TS12 2QL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TS12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £209k from 121 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TS12 2QL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TS12 2QL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TS12 2QL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TS12 2QL
Is TS12 2QL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TS12 2QL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TS12 2QL?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near TS12 2QL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for TS12 2QL?
LocaleIQ matched TS12 2QL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TS12 2QL?
The latest median sold price is £209k based on 121 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TS12 2QL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.