Navigation Way is in Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS17 6QA is located in the Mandale & Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navigation Way, Thornaby, Stockton-on-tees, TS17 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS18 2SR, TS18 2SH, TS18 2SS, TS18 2ST, TS18 2SQ, TS18 2SU, TS18 2QW, TS18 2FD, TS18 2TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS17 6QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 49.1% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 50.9% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 6QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 52.8% | 46.9% | -5.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 38.6% | 15.5% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 10.6% | -5.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 43.8% | 56.6% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 6% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6QA this area, 5.9% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 5.9% | -23.7% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 5.4% | -12.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 7.3% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 21% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 55.6% | 43.6% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 85.7% | 91% | 5.3% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 91.2% | 91.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 93.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Navigation Way was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Ropner average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Navigation Way has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ropner and the 277th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure Navigation Way, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Other, an established residential building | £7,888,468 | 2015-09-30 | £9,047,437 |
TS17 6QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Nursery School Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR | - not rated | 4,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilery Junior School St Ann's Terrace , TS18 2HU | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilery Infant School St Ann's Terrace , TS18 2HU | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilery Primary School St Ann's Terrace , Portrack TS18 2HU | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Junior School Eric Avenue , Thornaby TS17 7JJ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Primary School Eric Avenue , Thornaby TS17 7JJ | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton School Humanities College Berkshire Road , Norton TS20 2RD | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dene School Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DF | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,747 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 | 705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockton Sixth Form College Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QD | - not rated | 3,500 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrensfield School Wrensfield Road , TS19 0AT | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Park House , Fakenham Avenue TS5 4QQ | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill School Durham Road , TS19 0DZ | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhouse School Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR | - not rated | 3,359 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby College of Further Education Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Leisure | Tees Barrage Way | 22 yd | |
| San Seb Cafe | Tees Barrage International White Water Centre, Tees Barrage Way | 190 yd | |
| Morrisons Staff Canteen RDC | Morrisons Depot, Malleable Way | 410 yd | |
| TeamSport Go Karting Stockton | 22 Malleable Way | 615 yd | |
| Jump 360 | 5-6 Mandale Retail Park, Ross Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Tees Watersports Centre | The Slipway | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrack Traditional Fish and Chips | 31 Portrack Lane | 857 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | Portrack Grange Road | 999 yd | |
| Big Mamas | 11 Portrack Lane | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Portrack Lane | 842 yd | |
| Aldi | Portrack Lane | 949 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Unit C, Holme House Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Teesside) WHITEWATER WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Durham University (Queens Campus) UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Total Fitness (Teesside) MIDDLESBROUGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Tilery Primary School TILERY PRIMARY SCHOOL TILERY PRIMARY SCHOOL NORTHPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.