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Stockton-on-Tees

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About

Stockton-on-Tees is a borough in North East England, located along the River Tees. The area includes the town of Stockton, as well as nearby settlements like Thornaby, Billingham, and Yarm. Historically, it played a key role in the Industrial Revolution, particularly in shipbuilding and engineering. The Teesdale Business Park and North Shore development reflect its ongoing industrial and commercial activity.

The district features a mix of urban and green spaces, with Preston Park and the Tees Heritage Park offering outdoor recreation. Stockton High Street is one of the longest in England, lined with shops and markets. The area is well-connected by road and rail, with the A19 and A66 providing links to nearby cities like Middlesbrough and Darlington.

Area overview

On average Stockton-on-Tees has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stockton-on-Tees is £39,115 per year. There are 87 schools in Stockton-on-Tees: 60 primary (5 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 13 secondary (5 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stockton-on-Tees Population
196,595
Population density
959.3 per km²

Demographics

British
177,526
90.3%
Pakistani
4,875
2.48%
Other White
2,595
1.32%
African
1,823
0.93%
Indian
1,812
0.92%
Total population: 196,593

Housing

Owns outright
27,726
33.1%
Owns with a mortgage
27,686
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
12,388
14.79%
Social rents from council
7,204
8.6%
Other social rented
6,469
7.72%
Total households: 83,756

Property prices in Stockton-on-Tees

Based on 2,539 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Stockton-on-Tees area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached834£289,998
Flats98£84,500
Semi-Detached1,014£158,000
Terraced593£119,000

10 years price trend in Stockton-on-Tees

All wards in Stockton-on-Tees

Billingham Central

Billingham East

Billingham North

Billingham South

Billingham West & Wolviston

Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree

Eaglescliffe East

Eaglescliffe West

Fairfield

Grangefield

Hardwick & Salters Lane

Hartburn

Ingleby Barwick North

Ingleby Barwick South

Mandale & Victoria

Newtown

Northern Parishes

Norton Central

Norton North

Norton South

Ropner

Roseworth

Southern Villages

Stainsby Hill

Stockton Town Centre

Village

Yarm

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.