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Stainton & Thornton

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About

Stainton & Thornton is a predominantly residential ward located on the southern edge of Middlesbrough. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, with many properties built from the late 20th century onwards. It functions largely as a commuter suburb, with good road links to the A174 and A19 providing connections to Teesside and beyond. The local landscape includes areas of managed green space and playing fields integrated within the housing developments.

The ward encompasses the separate villages of Stainton and Thornton, which retain their own distinct identities despite the newer construction. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church in Stainton, a Grade II listed building with Norman architectural origins. Daily life centres around local schools, community facilities, and a small cluster of shops and services catering to residents' needs. The surrounding farmland and open fields mark the transition from the urban borough to the wider North Yorkshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Stainton & Thornton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stainton & Thornton is £43,456 per year. There are 1 schools in Stainton & Thornton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stainton & Thornton is home to around 3,668 people, with a population density of about 754.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stainton & Thornton Population
3,668
Population density
754.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.8(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.8(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(-4%)
Public order
10.09(+23%)
Other theft
4.91(-18%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,487
95.2%
Indian
49
1.34%
Other White
22
0.6%
Pakistani
20
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.55%
Total population: 3,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,161
37.66%
Level 3 (A level)
645
20.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
396
12.84%
No qualifications
375
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
222
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 3,083

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
823
51.89%
Owns outright
540
34.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
106
6.68%
Other social rented
62
3.91%
Other forms of private rent
25
1.58%
Total households: 1,586

Property prices in Stainton & Thornton

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £208,000 in Stainton & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stainton & Thornton 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 Stainton & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£187,500
Terraced4£163,750
Detached43£268,000
Flats2£115,000

10 years median price trend in Stainton & Thornton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stainton & Thornton.

All postcodes in Stainton & Thornton

TS89FT

Waterlily Close

TS89GR

Austin Drive

TS89GT

Elvey Lane

TS89DE

Hemlington Village Road

TS89SL

Carlile Hill

TS89BT

Thornton Close

TS179LF

Earlsway

TS80AZ

Maltby Road

TS89BQ

High Rifts

TS89BN

Greenacres

TS89AY

The Drive

TS89RQ

Fen Moor Close

TS89AG

Hemlington Road

TS89GQ

De Havilland Wynd

TS89LX

Hemlington Grange Way

TS89AQ

Holly Lane

TS89RJ

Girrick Close

TS89DJ

Cedarwood Glade

TS89DQ

Vernon Court

TS89DY

Stokesley Road

TS89LH

Cookson Road

TS89RE

Spaunton Close

TS89BP

The Wynd

TS89NQ

St Austell Close

TS89DS

Thornton Road

TS89GF

Apple Nook

TS89SJ

Briscoe Way

TS89FR

Poppy Fields Close

TS89GZ

Robertson Close

TS80AY

Maltby Road

TS89RB

Pexton Close

TS89BJ

Severs Drive

TS89LY

Wight Grove

TS89BS

Thornton Road

TS89AP

Roseberry Drive

TS89NG

Parnaby Way

TS89RA

Coate Close

TS89QP

Thornton Vale

TS89BG

High Rifts

TS89AH

Hemlington Road

TS89GN

Seaward Close

TS89GS

Burdon Avenue

TS89GY

Mcguiness Place

TS89GP

Wolseley Way

TS89RN

Moseley Close

TS89GE

Brookes Lane

TS89FJ

Stainton & Thornton

TS89AF

Church Close

TS89RH

Lockton Close

TS89AN

Fawcett Avenue

TS89BH

Chapel Garth

TS89RL

Carson Place

TS89FY

Highcliff Close

TS89AD

Marwood Wynd

TS89AT

Whinstone Drive

TS89TB

Rowan Grove

TS89GW

Wakenshaw Close

TS89AU

Meldyke Lane

TS89FX

Hemlington Grange Way

TS89FG

Buttercup Grove

TS89AS

Quarry Drive

TS89FE

Bramble Close

TS89FA

Rose Cottage Gardens

TS89GB

Alum Close

TS89BL

Pennyman Way

TS89NJ

Butterwick Gardens

TS89FQ

Milk Thistle Close

TS89GG

Stuteville Row

TS89GA

Urra Moor Close

TS89DF

Stainton Way

TS89FB

Low Farm Close

TS89BA

Kelgate Terrace

TS89FW

Honeysuckle Grove

TS89AX

Meldyke Place

TS89TD

Glebe Gardens

TS89BE

High Rifts

TS89RF

Cawthorn Close

TS89FH

Primrose Way

TS89FF

Cobblestone Close

TS89GU

Hume Drive

TS89BD

Strait Lane

TS89FD

Broad Close

TS89RT

Longthorpe Drive

TS179LW

Low Lane

TS89BW

Broad Close

TS89DL

Cedarwood Glade

TS89GD

Ramblers Way

TS89DR

Hemlington Village Road

TS89AJ

Hemlington Road

TS89BB

Strait Lane

TS89GL

Cliffland Way

TS89RD

Holey Close

TS89FS

Sunflower Lane

TS89BX

Seamer Road

TS89AR

Fawcett Avenue

TS89AZ

Meldyke Lane

TS89FP

Clover Field Road

TS89BU

Maltby Road

TS89BY

Cedar Drive

TS89DG

Seamer Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.