Virginia Close, Stockton-on-tees, TS19 8BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS19 8BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	52%	0.6%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	48.6%	48%	-0.6%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 TS19 8BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	27.3%	26.2%	-1.1%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	52%	52.9%	0.9%	44.2%	8.7%
Separated	4%	0.9%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.3%	14.7%	5.4%	9.1%	5.6%
Widowed	7.5%	5.3%	-2.2%	6.1%	-0.8%

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	42.1%	40.9%	-1.2%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	39.6%	37%	-2.6%	33.6%	3.4%
Fair health	11.8%	14.6%	2.8%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	5.7%	6.7%	1.0%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.8%	24.4%	-3.4%	18.2%	6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	9.8%	-3.4%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	12.9%	-2.5%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	7.1%	0.9%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	20%	7.2%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	18.5%	23.1%	4.6%	33.8%	-10.7%
Other	6.2%	2.7%	-3.5%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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	1.8%	1.6%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	1.1%	2%	0.9%	2.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	3.6%	0.8%	-2.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.5%	94.5%	2.0%	81.4%	13.1%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	91.4%	94.5%	3.1%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	6.4%	3.5%	-2.9%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	94.5%	3.1%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.8%	1.2%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0.4%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.8%	76.7%	9.1%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	59.4%	46.2%	13.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	2%	6.5%	-4.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Virginia Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Virginia Close was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Virginia Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree and the 175th lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

🔎 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. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in TS19 8BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Virginia Close are based on 14 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 Virginia Close, Stockton-on-tees, TS19 8BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS19 8BQ

Average Price
£202,887

Semi-Detached
£202,601

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£204,893

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Virginia Close

Average Price
£198,256

Semi-Detached
£196,068

Terraced
£216,459

Detached
£206,313

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Virginia CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Virginia Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2024-11-28	£216,713
6 Virginia Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-06-30	£240,357
8 Virginia Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2022-11-09	£237,897
6 Virginia Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£141,000	2021-05-12	£166,081
4 Virginia Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2018-04-25	£90,956

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS19 8BQ

Employment

TS19 8BQ 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 TS19 8BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	68
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Education	8
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Billingham Nursery School Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR	- not rated	4,266 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter and Paul RC Primary School Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD	- not rated	264 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD	- not rated	264 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Academy Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD	3out of 4	264 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrow Gate Primary School Piper Knowle Road , Hardwick TS19 8DE	- not rated	483 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harrow Gate Academy Piper Knowle Road , Hardwick TS19 8DE	3out of 4	483 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady and St Bede RC School Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH	- not rated	1,281 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH	- not rated	1,281 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakeston School - A Community Sports College Junction Road , Norton TS19 9LT	- not rated	1,536 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF	- not rated	1,740 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishopsgarth School Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF	- not rated	1,740 yd	Community 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	1,224 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB	- not rated	3,691 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Hill School and Technology College Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU	- not rated	295 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill Academy Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU	3out of 4	295 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Primrose Hill School Durham Road , TS19 0DZ	- not rated	985 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kiora Hall Ragpath Lane , Roseworth TS19 9JS	- not rated	1,171 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greengates Primary Pupil Support Centre Melton Road , Thornaby TS19 0JD	- not rated	1,612 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Distance
Starbucks	Durham Road	269 yd
Costa Coffee	University Hospital North Tees, Hardwick Road	540 yd
Redhill Family Hub Cafe	Redhill Road	880 yd
P Chapman & Codfather	71-73 Redhill Road	880 yd
Aspen Gardens	Aspen Gardens, George Stephenson Boulevard	960 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sheraton Pub	Hardwick Road	688 yd
The Hardwick	2 High Newham Road	922 yd
Senators	Senators, Bishopton Avenue	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China City	21 Redhill Road	880 yd
Papa Joe's	25 Redhill Road	880 yd
La Chef Deli and Grill	2b High Newham Road	897 yd
Cafe 18	18 High Newham Court	900 yd
Padrino's Pizza	30 High Newham Court	900 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	13 Redhill Road	880 yd
Co-operative Group	63-69 Redhill Road	880 yd
Sainsbury's	Whitehouse Farm, Bishopton Road West	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbey Hill Academy KETTON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	255 yd
Newham Grange Park WESTFIELD CRESCENT	grass pitches	316 yd
Harrow Gate Academy PIPER KNOWLE ROAD		477 yd
Whitehouse Primary School DUNELM ROAD	grass pitches	924 yd
Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre ST. JOHNS WAY	health and fitness suite	946 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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