Birkdale Road, Stockton-on-tees, TS18 5JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS18 5JP 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	52%	49.1%	-2.9%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	48%	50.9%	2.9%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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	25%	30.4%	5.4%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.6%	50.2%	-5.4%	44.2%	6.0%
Separated	3%	1.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8.6%	10.6%	2.0%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	7.8%	7.5%	-0.3%	6.1%	1.4%

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	44.4%	41.9%	-2.5%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	31.8%	36.4%	4.6%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	18.1%	14.3%	-3.8%	12.7%	1.6%
Bad health	4%	5.9%	1.9%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.3%

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 22.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22%	18%	-4.0%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.9%	11.4%	1.5%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	14%	-2.4%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	10.8%	11%	0.2%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.4%	19.7%	3.3%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	22.8%	2.5%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	4.3%	3.1%	-1.2%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	97.5%	96.7%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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%	98.5%	0.7%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	98.5%	0.7%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.2%	76.7%	9.5%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.8%	37.2%	-10.4%
Christian	65.4%	46.2%	19.2%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Birkdale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkdale Road was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Birkdale Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Fairfield and the 18th lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TS18 5JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Birkdale Road are based on 78 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 Birkdale Road, Stockton-on-tees, TS18 5JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS18 5JP

Average Price
£161,426

Semi-Detached
£161,426

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birkdale Road

Average Price
£199,262

Semi-Detached
£189,843

Terraced
£183,662

Detached
£257,193

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birkdale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
66 Birkdale Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-11-25	£148,025
62 Birkdale Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£102,500	2020-06-05	£133,690
80 Birkdale Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2019-07-30	£178,103
74 Birkdale Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£134,500	2007-08-17	£164,619
56 Birkdale Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£123,000	2007-07-06	£151,261

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS18 5JP

Employment

TS18 5JP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TS18 5JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	83
Full-Time Employee	75
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	19
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	0
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Education	12
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Upsall Grove , Fairfield TS19 7QU	- not rated	326 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Upsall Grove , Fairfield TS19 7QU	3out of 4	326 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosehill Infant School Upsall Grove , Fairfield TS19 7QN	- not rated	436 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartburn Primary School Adelaide Grove , TS18 5BS	- not rated	1,057 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hartburn Primary School Adelaide Grove , TS18 5BS	3out of 4	1,057 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ian Ramsey Church of England Aided Comprehensive School Fairfield Road , Fairfield TS19 7AJ	- not rated	670 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy Fairfield Road , Fairfield TS19 7AJ	3out of 4	670 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grangefield Academy Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE	4out of 4	1,627 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Grangefield School and Technology College Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE	- not rated	1,627 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady and St Bede RC School Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH	- not rated	1,871 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stockton Sixth Form College Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QD	- not rated	2,058 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB	- not rated	4,189 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greengates Primary Pupil Support Centre Melton Road , Thornaby TS19 0JD	- not rated	1,696 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Green Gates Academy Melton Road , TS19 0JD	3out of 4	1,696 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hartwell School Yarm Road , Stockton TS18 3TN	- not rated	2,216 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wrensfield School Wrensfield Road , TS19 0AT	- not rated	2,855 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Primrose Hill School Durham Road , TS19 0DZ	- not rated	3,093 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Elmwood Tea Room	The Elmwood Tea Room, 53 Darlington Road		1,021 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Penny Black	Penny Black, Langthorne Grove		365 yd
The Fairfield	Fairfield Road		823 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Liking Chinese Takeaway	3 Premier Parade		742 yd
Olive Grove Pizzeria	2 Premier Parade		742 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holy Trinity Rosehill (Va) C Of E Primary School UPSALL GROVE	grass pitches	336 yd
Ian Ramsey Church Of England Aided Comprehensive School (Closed) Greens Lane	grass pitches, swimming pool	665 yd
Ian Ramsey Church Of England Academy FAIRFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	700 yd
Hartburn Primary School ADELAIDE GROVE	grass pitches	1,057 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	171.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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