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TS23 1LJ

Billingham South

Stockton-on-Tees

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Detailed insights for TS23 1LJ

Overview

Postcode TS23 1LJ is located in an urban city, within the Billingham South ward of Stockton-on-Tees in the North East region, and forms part of the Billingham South area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Billingham South is £44,318 per year. The nearest station is Billingham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Billingham Peace Garden.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Billingham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,922 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Billingham South has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Billingham South is £44,318 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TS23 1LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Billingham South near TS23 1LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Billingham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TS23 1LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Billingham

N/A

Walking directions to Billingham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TS23 1LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBillingham Peace GardenSmallWalking directions to Billingham Peace Garden
0.4 miBillingham GreenSmallWalking directions to Billingham Green
0.4 miCotswold ParkSmallWalking directions to Cotswold Park

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
310.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.83(-56%)
Burglary
7.81(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.41(-75%)
Other theft
4.21(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-68%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
429
98.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.23%
Irish
1
0.23%
Total population: 437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
24.71%
Level 3 (A level)
75
21.55%
No qualifications
47
13.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.77%
Total 16+ residents: 348

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
40.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
29.14%
Owns outright
35
23.18%
Social rents from council
5
3.31%
Other social rented
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Billingham South

Median price£131,250
Price per sq ft£143
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £160K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £131,250 (about £143 per square foot) in Billingham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billingham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£225,000£221
Terraced38£126,250£139
Semi-Detached27£126,000£143

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billingham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billingham South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203,000£105,000£95,500
2017£197,000£100,000£96,000
2018£152,750£100,250£88,500
2019£219,250£109,000£94,000
2020£146,500£116,500£104,000
2021£179,000£115,000£115,000
2022£270,000£125,000£115,000
2023£241,000£120,000£122,500
2024£267,000£133,500£115,000
2025£223,500£125,000£125,000
2026£362,500£135,000£131,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billingham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billingham South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£111£103
2017£148£113£105
2018£147£110£98
2019£174£110£103
2020£183£122£109
2021£153£122£122
2022£250£141£123
2023£222£127£136
2024£162£139£121
2025£188£142£133
2026£271£138£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billingham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billingham South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS23 1LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS23 1LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025159, Stokesley Crescent, Billingham, TS23 1NQTerracedFreehold£160,000
03 Oct 2025140, Stokesley Crescent, Billingham, TS23 1NQTerracedFreehold£221,000
15 Jul 2025130, Stokesley Crescent, Billingham, TS23 1NQTerracedFreehold£152,500
10 Feb 2025162, Weardale Crescent, Billingham, TS23 1BGTerracedFreehold£135,000
28 Nov 202589, Central Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LSTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the TS23 1LJ postcode area, located within Billingham South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TS23 1LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt John the Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBillingham South Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryPentland Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TS23 1LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TS23 1LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHawthorn Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 1AEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stockton-on-Tees district (2025-26).

Band A£1,646
Band B£1,920
Band C£2,194
Band D£2,469
Band E£3,017
Band F£3,566
Band G£4,115
Band H£4,937

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TS23 1LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Katie Weston

Billingham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Paul Weston

Billingham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris McDonald

Stockton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictStockton-on-TeesE06000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyStockton NorthE14001518
WardBillingham SouthE05014861
ParishBillinghamE04000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Billingham SouthE02002538
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stockton-on-Tees 004BE01012279
Police ForceCleveland
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TS23 1LJ

Is TS23 1LJ (Billingham South) safe?

The area around TS23 1LJ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TS23 1LJ?

The median sale price around TS23 1LJ in Billingham South is £131,250 (about £143 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TS23 1LJ?

There are 4 schools close to TS23 1LJ, including St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School (Good), Billingham South Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Pentland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to TS23 1LJ?

The closest station to TS23 1LJ is Billingham, about 768 m away.

How deprived is the area around TS23 1LJ?

TS23 1LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,922 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TS23 1LJ (Billingham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stockton North covering TS23 1LJ is Chris McDonald (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Katie Weston (Labour Party) and Paul Weston (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.