Thornaby Road is in Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS17 8PL is located in the Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornaby Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-tees, TS17 8PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS17 8LE, TS17 8PW, TS17 8PR, TS17 8PN, TS17 8LA, TS17 8LD, TS17 8PP, TS17 8PH, TS17 8PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS17 8PL 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 | 49.2% | 49.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.9% | 0.1% | 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 8PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 40% | 44.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 41.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 41.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.7% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 24.1% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 21.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 18% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.5% | 87% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 93.1% | 92.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 92.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornaby Road was 131.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.3% lower than the Stainsby Hill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornaby Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Stainsby Hill and the 192nd highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 337 Thornaby Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-08-22 | £234,697 |
| 333 Thornaby Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-02-26 | £95,858 |
| 329 Thornaby Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-06-22 | £193,760 |
| 341 Thornaby Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2003-07-08 | £146,674 |
| 331 Thornaby Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,500 | 1996-05-20 | £183,734 |
TS17 8PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Primary School Windsor Road , Thornaby TS17 8PW | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandale Mill Primary School Thorntree Road , Thornaby TS17 8AP | 2out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Westbury Street , Thornaby TS17 6NE | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Church of England Primary School Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Primary School Eric Avenue , Thornaby TS17 7JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DE | 1out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Blair Avenue , Ingleby Barwick TS17 5BL | 4out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grangefield Academy Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ | - not rated | 4,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell School Yarm Road , Stockton TS18 3TN | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside High School The Avenue , Eaglescliffe TS16 9AT | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gates Academy Melton Road , TS19 0JD | 2out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Rose Chippy | 2 Laburnum Avenue | 310 yd | |
| Coffee Stop | Thorntree Road | 685 yd | |
| Baz Cafe | 91 Lanehouse Road | 710 yd | |
| Lanehouse Chippy | 93 Lanehouse Road | 728 yd | |
| The Youthy | 211-213 Thornaby Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Green Club | The Green | 252 yd | |
| Thornaby Snooker Centre | Martinet Road | 675 yd | |
| The Oddfellows Arms | 500 Thornaby Road | 719 yd | |
| Stafford Place Cricket Club | Bassleton Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pei Myn Chop Suey House | 55 Thorntree Road | 351 yd | |
| Farooq's | 51b Thorntree Road | 363 yd | |
| PJ's Pizza | 373 Thornaby Road | 431 yd | |
| G's Golden Chippy | 126 Thorntree Road | 435 yd | |
| Minthai | 124 Thorntree Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 57-59 Thorntree Road | 357 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Village Primary School WINDSOR ROAD | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| Harewood Primary School (Robert Atkinson Pitches) NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Village Park LAUREL AVENUE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Mandale Mill Primary School THORNTREE ROAD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Thornaby Pool THORNABY ROAD | swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Harewood Junior School (Closed) Thorntree Road | 766 yd | |
| St Patricks R.C. Primary School WESTBURY STREET | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| St Patricks Catholic College BAYSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Thornaby C Of E Primary School BAYSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 221.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.