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Thornaby South

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About

Thornaby South is a residential area situated on the southern bank of the River Tees. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, local shops, and several industrial estates that border the A66 and A19 road network. The area includes the Thornaby Pavilion leisure centre and is adjacent to Teesside International Airport, which influences the local environment. Housing is primarily composed of terraced and semi-detached homes, serving a settled community.

The landscape is marked by the flat, open terrain typical of the Tees Valley. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Thornaby Cross, a medieval market cross located near the old village green. Large retail parks and logistics hubs are significant employers. Public green spaces are found at Thornaby Park and along some stretches of the riverbank, providing recreational areas amidst the predominantly urban setting.

Area overview

On average Thornaby South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thornaby South is £34,479 per year. There are 2 schools in Thornaby South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thornaby South is home to around 5,042 people, with a population density of about 1,595.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
166
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornaby South Population
5,042
Population density
1,595.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.57(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.33(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.3(+218%)
Shoplifting
35.5(+203%)
Public order
15.47(+89%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,792
95.08%
Pakistani
43
0.85%
African
34
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.5%
Total population: 5,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,154
28.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
691
16.82%
Level 3 (A level)
681
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
650
15.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
481
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 4,107

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
679
29.6%
Owns with a mortgage
473
20.62%
Social rents from council
470
20.49%
Other social rented
320
13.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
12.51%
Total households: 2,294

Property prices in Thornaby South

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Thornaby South area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £305,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornaby South 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 Thornaby South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£143,000
Detached2£295,000
Terraced6£85,500
Flats4£58,000

10 years median price trend in Thornaby South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornaby South.

All postcodes in Thornaby South

TS179RH

Longbeck Way

TS170LS

Bramcote Way

TS179JG

Havilland Road

TS179LN

Dukesway

TS179JR

Allensway

TS179NB

Hampden Way

TS179HX

Tedder Avenue

TS179NA

Hampden Way

TS179NJ

Lancaster Way

TS179NT

Easter Park

TS170HB

Burniston Drive

TS179NL

Lancaster Way

Data Sources

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