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About

The Rimswell & Bishopsgarth area is situated in the northern part of Stockton-on-Tees, primarily composed of residential housing. The layout is characterised by post-war and later 20th-century homes, with a mix of semi-detached and detached properties. Local amenities include a primary school and several small convenience stores serving the immediate neighbourhood. The area is bordered by the A177 to the east, providing a main route towards Durham.

Green space is provided by the adjacent Bishopsgarth Park, which features playing fields and wooded areas. A specific local feature is the presence of the historic Bishopsgarth House, a former bishop's palace set within its own grounds. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, with pedestrian-friendly streets and good transport links into Stockton town centre. Housing estates are well-established, with a community centred around local schools and the park facilities.

Area overview

On average Rimswell & Bishopsgarth has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is £44,404 per year. There are 2 schools in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is home to around 5,032 people, with a population density of about 2,109.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rimswell & Bishopsgarth Population
5,032
Population density
2,109.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.47(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.12(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-48%)
Shoplifting
4.97(-58%)
Public order
4.37(-47%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,820
95.81%
Pakistani
46
0.91%
Indian
30
0.6%
Other White
30
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.46%
Total population: 5,031

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,086
25.39%
Level 3 (A level)
820
19.17%
No qualifications
780
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 4,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,119
49.36%
Owns with a mortgage
802
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
8.07%
Other social rented
63
2.78%
Social rents from council
54
2.38%
Total households: 2,267

Property prices in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Median price£157,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £180K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£188,750£243
Semi-Detached43£157,000£194
Terraced6£108,500£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,500£121,500£85,250
2017£133,750£120,000£86,500
2018£175,000£124,500£92,000
2019£158,000£125,000£95,500
2020£176,000£124,000£98,000
2021£160,000£140,000£84,000
2022£180,000£155,500£104,500
2023£207,000£153,000£87,000
2024£214,000£155,000£110,000
2025£190,000£155,000£97,000
2026£187,500£148,375£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£133£147£163
2017£173£150£114
2018£167£144£107
2019£169£151£135
2020£161£157£151
2021£193£168£157
2022£185£179£155
2023£197£175£184
2024£199£193£196
2025£228£194£219
2026£276£188£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rimswell & Bishopsgarth in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Is Rimswell & Bishopsgarth safe?

Rimswell & Bishopsgarth records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth?

The median sale price in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is £157,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth?

Rimswell & Bishopsgarth has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rimswell & Bishopsgarth?

Rimswell & Bishopsgarth scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth sits around rank 19,250 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth?

The average household income in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is around £44,404 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

TS190TD

Medina Close

TS198XF

Selwyn Drive

TS197JZ

Rimdale Drive

TS197JY

Fordwell Road

TS197NY

St Mark'S Close

TS197LQ

Rimswell Road

TS198TR

Felton Lane

TS197JG

Shannon Crescent

TS197SB

Barrhead Close

TS197LB

Driftwell Drive

TS198UW

Marske Lane

TS197HS

Fairwell Road

TS197HU

Welldale Crescent

TS197JL

Maria Drive

TS198UX

Briardene Court

TS198XE

Barras Way

TS190UR

Sorrel Close

TS197JW

Tyrone Road

TS190UU

Wiske Close

TS198TX

The Wynde

TS197HA

Bishopton Road West

TS198UY

Marske Lane

TS198UA

Whinfield Close

TS198UG

Mitford Crescent

TS198UP

Bothal Walk

TS198UU

Briardene Walk

TS198TZ

Powburn Close

TS190TQ

Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree

TS197JF

Antrim Avenue

TS198XH

Tovil Close

TS211BE

Darlington Back Lane

TS197SA

Surbiton Road

TS198TJ

Malcolm Drive

TS197LH

Rimswell Road

TS197LS

Gwynn Close

TS198XA

Mowbray Grove

TS198UH

Marske Lane

TS197JN

Maria Drive

TS197LG

Rimswell Road

TS197JA

Harwell Drive

TS198TT

Malton Drive

TS197JS

Bishops Way

TS197JB

Fairwell Road

TS198UE

Leam Lane

TS197SR

Abbots Way

TS197ST

Cardinal Grove

TS198TE

Harrowgate Lane

TS198UF

Widdrington Court

TS197JP

Cathedral Drive

TS198UZ

Dale Close

TS198TS

Norton Drive

TS197SD

Armadale Close

TS190XA

Hickling Grove

TS198XD

Marske Lane

TS198TP

Fossfeld

TS197JJ

Shannon Crescent

TS198TL

Darlington Back Lane

TS197LL

Rimswell Road

TS198TY

Bondene Grove

TS197LA

Driftwell Drive

TS197HZ

Tanwell Close

TS190SU

Elm Tree Avenue

TS198UT

Harrowgate Lane

TS197HF

Manor Place

TS198UN

Bothal Walk

TS198UL

Marske Lane

TS197HT

Fairwell Road

TS190UT

Welland Crescent

TS197LY

Bishopton Road West

TS198UJ

Leam Lane

TS198XL

Linton Close

TS190UX

Wye Close

TS197HY

Torwell Drive

TS211BB

Darlington Back Lane

TS197LP

Wimpole Road

TS197LN

Rimswell Road

TS197JX

Burwell Drive

TS197JH

Doyle Way

TS190TL

Melksham Square

TS197HX

Fairwell Road

TS197LR

Wimpole Road

TS198TW

Felton Lane

TS198UQ

Bothal Drive

TS197HE

Fairfield Road

TS198XB

Verwood Close

TS197LF

Fontwell Close

TS190TF

Madison Square

TS198TF

Harrowgate Lane

TS198XG

Cotgarth Way

TS197LD

Rimdale Drive

TS198UD

Harrowgate Lane

TS198TG

Darlington Back Lane

TS197JU

Fordwell Road

TS190UP

Norwood Close

TS197JT

Cathedral Drive

TS198TN

Darlington Back Lane

TS198GA

South Parade

TS197JQ

Kenville Grove

TS197SP

Abbey Close

TS197LE

Rimswell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.