Washington Grove is in Stockton-On-Tees and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS20 1BU is located in the Norton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Washington Grove, Stockton-on-tees, TS20 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS20 1BT, TS20 1QL, TS20 1BX, TS20 1QY, TS20 1BS, TS20 1BW, TS20 1QJ, TS20 1EZ, TS20 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS20 1BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 TS20 1BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 37.5% | 47.6% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 33.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 12.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 46% | 45.1% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34.3% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 16% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 3.8% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 22.6% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 13.2% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 19.3% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 20.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.7% | 95.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 95.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washington Grove was 156.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Norton Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Washington Grove has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Norton Central and the 148th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Washington Grove, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-04-22 | £135,000 |
| 27 Washington Grove, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2024-09-20 | £132,971 |
| 19 Washington Grove, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-04-18 | £157,273 |
| 43 Washington Grove, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-04-05 | £149,680 |
| 25 Washington Grove, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2023-10-03 | £107,668 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Glebe Primary School Pulford Road , Norton TS20 1QY | 3out of 4 | 97 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy Darlington Lane , Norton TS20 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St John's Way , Ragworth TS19 0FB | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 2out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grangefield Academy Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy Fairfield Road , Fairfield TS19 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,649 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 | 3,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Green Gates Academy Melton Road , TS19 0JD | 2out of 4 | 2,862 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 Silver Cod | 92-94 Darlington Lane | 182 yd | |
| Barnacles | 4 Hanover Parade | 326 yd | |
| St John's Kitchen | 145 Dumbarton Avenue | 638 yd | |
| Norton Pantry Groundwork NE | The Norton Grange Centre, Somerset Road | 683 yd | |
| Bisons Bar & Grill | Ground Floor, 103 High Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Centenary | Fulthorpe Road | 326 yd | |
| Norton Village Club | 3 Chapman Street | 911 yd | |
| Highland Laddie | 59 High Street | 923 yd | |
| George & Dragon | 109 High Street | 928 yd | |
| The Unicorn | 147 High Street | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Lee Chinese | 2 Hanover Parade | 326 yd | |
| Taste of Glebe | 3 Hanover Parade | 326 yd | |
| Nidos Pizza | 5 Hanover Parade | 326 yd | |
| My Choice Pizzeria | 127 Dumbarton Avenue | 650 yd | |
| Amorre | 16 Leven Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Darlington Lane | 182 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 1 Hanover Parade | 326 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25-27 High Street | 956 yd | |
| Lidl | 24-28 High Street | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy DARLINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Blue Hall Recreation Ground (Closed) Norton Avenue | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre ST. JOHNS WAY | health and fitness suite | 762 yd |
| Redbrook Primary School (Closed) Redbrook Avenue | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Red House School THE GREEN | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 265.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 93.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.