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Stainton & Thornton

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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 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

100

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stainton & Thornton Population

3,668

Population density

754.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

59.16(+44%)

Anti-social behaviour

43.08(+88%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.81(-18%)

Public order

9.54(+9%)

Vehicle crime

5.45(+21%)

North East average

Demographics

British

3,487

95.2%

Indian

1.34%

Other White

0.6%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

Pakistani

0.55%

Total population: 3,663

Economics

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

Owns with a mortgage

823

51.89%

Owns outright

540

34.05%

Private landlord or letting agency

106

6.68%

Other social rented

3.91%

Other forms of private rent

1.58%

Total households: 1,586

Property prices in Stainton & Thornton

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in Stainton & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	44	£268,975	£192,250	£231,000	£307,500	£382,750
Flats	2	£115,000	£74,500	£92,500	£137,500	£155,500
Semi-Detached	23	£183,000	£140,200	£172,500	£199,998	£219,496
Terraced	5	£165,000	£156,460	£162,500	£175,000	£253,000

10 years median price trend in Stainton & Thornton

All postcodes in Stainton & Thornton

TS89GN

Seaward Close

TS89BL

Pennyman Way

TS89FR

Poppy Fields Close

TS89NG

Parnaby Way

TS89FH

Primrose Way

TS89BH

Chapel Garth

TS89FT

Waterlily Close

TS89RL

Carson Place

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail