Castor Way is in Stockton-On-Tees and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS18 3WF is located in the Ropner electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castor Way, Stockton-on-tees, TS18 3WF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS18 3WG, TS18 3QU, TS18 3WD, TS18 3XA, TS18 3WH, TS18 3UT, TS18 3YR, TS18 3TZ, TS18 3QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS18 3WF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.2% | 49.9% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.1% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 39.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 42.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 49.5% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 33.5% | 7.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 11.1% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 11.1% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 24.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 33.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.9% | 94.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castor Way was 71.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Eaglescliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castor Way has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Eaglescliffe East and the 316th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Castor Way, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-12-06 | £247,700 |
| 11 Castor Way, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-31 | £309,591 |
| 2 Castor Way, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2023-03-09 | £306,826 |
| 1 Castor Way, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-12-12 | £321,979 |
| 6 Castor Way, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-09-30 | £308,818 |
TS18 3WF 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowesfield Primary School Northcote Street , TS18 3JB | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton Parkfield Road , TS18 3SY | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxbridge Lane Primary School Oxbridge Lane , TS18 4DA | 2out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartburn Primary School Adelaide Grove , TS18 5BS | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Primary School Windsor Road , Thornaby TS17 8PW | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy Fairfield Road , Fairfield TS19 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grangefield Academy Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE | 3out of 4 | 2,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DE | 1out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | 4out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 2,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,460 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 | 420 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside High School The Avenue , Eaglescliffe TS16 9AT | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Gates Academy Melton Road , TS19 0JD | 2out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,974 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pitstop Diner | Wylam Court, Westland Way | 474 yd | |
| Soccer Sensations Teesside Ltd | Westland Way | 483 yd | |
| Buddys Cafe | Swordfish House, 35 Falcon Court | 662 yd | |
| Jacobs UK | Phoenix House, 3 Surtees Way | 715 yd | |
| Virgin Media | Roberts House, De Havilland Avenue | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Tree Pub & Kitchen | Yarm Road | 288 yd | |
| Preston Farm | Preston Farm Brewers Fayre, Yarm Road | 670 yd | |
| West End Bowling Club | Darlington Road | 927 yd | |
| Stockton Arms | 24 Darlington Road | 1,049 yd | |
| Blytheholme Social Club | 38 Yarm Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Chung | 6 Dennison Street | 633 yd | |
| Tees Pizza Bytes Ltd | 41-43 Richardson Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Yarm Road | 447 yd | |
| Makro | Westland Way | 483 yd | |
| Aldi | 104 Yarm Lane | 963 yd | |
| Batleys Cash & Carry | Concorde Way | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Stockton) (Closed) WESTLAND WAY | artificial grass pitch | 320 yd |
| Yarm Recreational Ground Yarm Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Trugym Stockton Yarm Road | health and fitness suite | 899 yd |
| Ropner Park WINDSOR ROAD | tennis courts | 947 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 | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 158.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.