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Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
49
Deprivation level
5/10
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
23.45(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.92(-43%)
Public order
5.37(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-60%)
Other theft
2.78(-57%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,820
95.81%
Pakistani
46
0.91%
Other White
30
0.6%
Indian
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

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £159,000 in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£190,000
Semi-Detached48£155,500
Terraced3£97,000

10 years median price trend in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.

All postcodes in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

TS198UF

Widdrington Court

TS197JY

Fordwell Road

TS198XB

Verwood Close

TS197NY

St Mark'S Close

TS197HS

Fairwell Road

TS198TX

The Wynde

TS197HY

Torwell Drive

TS198UY

Marske Lane

TS197LG

Rimswell Road

TS198UW

Marske Lane

TS190SU

Elm Tree Avenue

TS198XE

Barras Way

TS198XF

Selwyn Drive

TS197JJ

Shannon Crescent

TS198TP

Fossfeld

TS197HF

Manor Place

TS197LW

Biretta Close

TS197LE

Rimswell Road

TS198GA

South Parade

TS197HX

Fairwell Road

TS197JB

Fairwell Road

TS197LF

Fontwell Close

TS198UN

Bothal Walk

TS197JS

Bishops Way

TS198TS

Norton Drive

TS211BB

Darlington Back Lane

TS197JL

Maria Drive

TS198TZ

Powburn Close

TS197LR

Wimpole Road

TS197LB

Driftwell Drive

TS197LN

Rimswell Road

TS198UL

Marske Lane

TS198UR

Harrowgate Lane

TS198UE

Leam Lane

TS198XA

Mowbray Grove

TS198XQ

Bothal Drive

TS190TQ

Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree

TS197LQ

Rimswell Road

TS197JF

Antrim Avenue

TS198UT

Harrowgate Lane

TS198XL

Linton Close

TS197LJ

Rimswell Road

TS197JH

Doyle Way

TS198TE

Harrowgate Lane

TS190UU

Wiske Close

TS197LD

Rimdale Drive

TS197LS

Gwynn Close

TS197SD

Armadale Close

TS198TW

Felton Lane

TS198TF

Harrowgate Lane

TS198TU

Malton Drive

TS198UX

Briardene Court

TS190TL

Melksham Square

TS197LP

Wimpole Road

TS197JW

Tyrone Road

TS197JN

Maria Drive

TS198TL

Darlington Back Lane

TS198TG

Darlington Back Lane

TS197SB

Barrhead Close

TS197JU

Fordwell Road

TS198TJ

Malcolm Drive

TS197JA

Harwell Drive

TS197JR

The Cloisters

TS198UZ

Dale Close

TS190UP

Norwood Close

TS197JZ

Rimdale Drive

TS197LY

Bishopton Road West

TS197JQ

Kenville Grove

TS197LL

Rimswell Road

TS190XA

Hickling Grove

TS198TN

Darlington Back Lane

TS198TR

Felton Lane

TS198TT

Malton Drive

TS197HT

Fairwell Road

TS197HU

Welldale Crescent

TS198XH

Tovil Close

TS197ST

Cardinal Grove

TS190UX

Wye Close

TS198TY

Bondene Grove

TS198UQ

Bothal Drive

TS197JX

Burwell Drive

TS197JG

Shannon Crescent

TS197SP

Abbey Close

TS198TH

Malcolm Drive

TS190UR

Sorrel Close

TS197HZ

Tanwell Close

TS198UG

Mitford Crescent

TS197HE

Fairfield Road

TS197SR

Abbots Way

TS198UU

Briardene Walk

TS190TF

Madison Square

TS198UP

Bothal Walk

TS190TD

Medina Close

TS197LH

Rimswell Road

TS197SA

Surbiton Road

TS197HA

Bishopton Road West

TS197JP

Cathedral Drive

TS198XG

Cotgarth Way

TS211BE

Darlington Back Lane

TS197JT

Cathedral Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.