Shepton Close, Thornaby, Stockton-on-tees, TS17 9QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS17 9QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	47.4%	48.9%	1.5%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	52.6%	51.1%	-1.5%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TS17 9QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.6%	25.9%	-2.7%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	58.3%	60.1%	1.8%	44.2%	15.9%
Separated	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	7.1%	6.5%	-0.6%	9.1%	-2.6%
Widowed	4.1%	6.1%	2.0%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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	45.5%	36.4%	-9.1%	48.4%	-12.0%
Good health	40.1%	44.1%	4.0%	33.6%	10.5%
Fair health	9.3%	15.7%	6.4%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	4.2%	3.1%	-1.1%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.2%	23.3%	1.1%	18.2%	5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.7%	9%	-5.7%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	13.9%	-5.6%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	12%	5.6%	5.3%	6.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	19.2%	2.7%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	18.8%	4.5%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	6.4%	3.8%	-2.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.4%	98.9%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.8%	96.5%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.9%	2.8%	0.9%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	96.5%	-1.3%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.5%	3.5%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.7%	76.7%	12.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	10.2%	13.5%	-3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	64.4%	46.2%	18.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Shepton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepton Close was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Mandale & Victoria average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shepton Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Mandale & Victoria and the 243rd lowest 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in TS17 9QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shepton Close are based on 42 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stockton-On-Tees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shepton Close, Thornaby, Stockton-on-tees, TS17 9QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS17 9QA

Average Price
£168,359

Semi-Detached
£170,061

Terraced
£154,752

Detached
£149,630

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shepton Close

Average Price
£174,143

Semi-Detached
£174,993

Terraced
£159,759

Detached
£154,519

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shepton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Shepton Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2025-05-30	£177,536
16 Shepton Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-02-07	£138,293
1 Shepton Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£161,000	2023-08-18	£173,207
39 Shepton Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£158,000	2022-04-26	£180,130
20 Shepton Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2022-03-11	£136,957

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS17 9QA

Employment

TS17 9QA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TS17 9QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Transport and storage	13
Construction	12
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornaby Church of England Primary School Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB	3out of 4	396 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Tedder Avenue , Thornaby TS17 9JP	3out of 4	1,156 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Village Primary School Windsor Road , Thornaby TS17 8PW	3out of 4	1,266 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mandale Mill Primary School Thorntree Road , Thornaby TS17 8AP	2out of 4	1,294 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harewood Primary School Eric Avenue , Thornaby TS17 7JJ	4out of 4	1,405 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB	- not rated	293 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DE	1out of 4	454 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB	3out of 4	1,544 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	3out of 4	2,822 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG	3out of 4	3,220 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB	- not rated	2,522 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ	- not rated	3,081 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA	3out of 4	1,250 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hartwell School Yarm Road , Stockton TS18 3TN	- not rated	3,243 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	3out of 4	3,661 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	1out of 4	3,788 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Teesside High School The Avenue , Eaglescliffe TS16 9AT	- not rated	4,441 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salvation Project	Thornaby Methodist Church, Stanstead Way	545 yd
Stainsby Grange Riding Centre (cafe)	Low Lane, Middlesbrough	549 yd
Melt Desserts	5 St Peters House, Pavilion Shopping Centre	572 yd
Kentucky Fried Chicken	8 St Peters House, Pavilion Shopping Centre	606 yd
McDonalds	Allensway Centre, Allensway	631 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Little Acre	1 Keld House, Allensway		533 yd
The Roundel	Mitchell Avenue		694 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thornaby Fish & Chips	Keld House, Allensway	533 yd
Donatello's Pizza	Keld House, Allensway	533 yd
Subway	Pavilion Kiosk, Pavilion Shopping Centre	732 yd
G's Golden Chippy	126 Thorntree Road	993 yd
Minthai	124 Thorntree Road	993 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Grace House, Pavilion Shopping Centre	606 yd
Aldi	Aldi Supermarket, Allensway	631 yd
Iceland	5-6 Wrightson House, Pavilion Shopping Centre	676 yd
Asda Supermarket	Allensway	732 yd
Sainsbury's Local	57-59 Thorntree Road	1,082 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	395 yd
Thornaby C Of E Primary School BAYSDALE ROAD	grass pitches	497 yd
St Patricks Catholic College BAYSDALE ROAD	grass pitches	567 yd
Thornaby Pavilion WRIGHTSON HOUSE WRIGHTSON HOUSE	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts	710 yd
Littleboy Park LANSDOWNE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	832 yd
Tedder Primary (Closed) Tedder Avenue	grass pitches	1,027 yd
Village Park LAUREL AVENUE	grass pitches	1,041 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	175.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.