Watling Road is in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-On-Tees and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS17 5FJ is located in the Ingleby Barwick North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton South. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-tees, TS17 5FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS17 5FH, TS17 5FN, TS17 5FP, TS17 5FG, TS17 5FQ, TS17 5FR, TS17 5FL, TS17 5NQ, TS17 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS17 5FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TS17 5FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 42.3% | 16.1% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 46.9% | -17.0% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.2% | 64.8% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 28% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -6.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around TS17 5FJ this area, 5.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 3.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 51.6% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 92.7% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 96.7% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 96.7% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Road was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Ingleby Barwick North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watling Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Ingleby Barwick North and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Watling Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-01-31 | £156,611 |
| 5 Watling Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-28 | £158,930 |
| 6 Watling Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £159,995 | 2024-04-05 | £176,045 |
| 20 Watling Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-11-03 | £180,272 |
| 11 Watling Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-23 | £164,531 |
TS17 5FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myton Park Primary School Blair Avenue , Ingleby Barwick TS17 5BL | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Fields Primary Lamb Lane , Ingleby Barwick TS17 0QP | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School Lowfields Avenue , Ingleby Barwick TS17 5GA | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Lamb Lane , Ingleby Barwick TS17 0QP | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinstone Primary School Lowfields Avenue , Ingleby Barwick TS17 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Academy Blair Avenue , Ingleby Barwick TS17 5BL | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingleby Manor Free School & Sixth Form Welwyn Road , TS17 0FA | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Egglescliffe School Urlay Nook Road , Eaglescliffe TS16 0LA | 4out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conyers School Green Lane , TS15 9ET | 3out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DE | 1out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 5,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesside High School The Avenue , Eaglescliffe TS16 9AT | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm School The Friarage , TS15 9EJ | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarm Preparatory School Grammar School Lane , TS15 9ES | - not rated | 2,909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartwell School Yarm Road , Stockton TS18 3TN | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Forno | Unit 11/12 Sandgate Park Shopping Centre, Bancroft Drive | 251 yd | |
| Gin & Scone Limited | Unit 4, 10 Myton Road | 320 yd | |
| Fryer Tucks | 14 Myton Road | 380 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Supermarket, Myton Road | 380 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Myton Road | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Rivers | Unit 9, Sandgate Park Shopping Centre, Bancroft Drive | 251 yd | |
| Myton House Farm | Ingleby Way | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Jacks | Unit 2, Sandgate Park Shopping Centre, Bancroft Drive | 251 yd | |
| Pizzarella | 18 Myton Road | 380 yd | |
| Maharaja Tandoori | 16 Myton Road | 380 yd | |
| Peking Chef | 20 Myton Road | 380 yd | |
| Southern China | 22 Greenside | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Unit 10 Sandgate Park Shopping Centre | 370 yd | |
| Tesco | Myton Road | 380 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk | Myton Road | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Academy BLAIR AVENUE | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Ingleby Barwick) MYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 511 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.