Firby Close, Stockton-on-tees, TS20 1TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS20 1TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.9%	2.1%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	50.2%	48.1%	-2.1%	49.0%	-0.9%

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 TS20 1TH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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	22.2%	25.2%	3.0%	37.9%	-12.7%
Married: Opposite sex	65.9%	57.2%	-8.7%	44.2%	13.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	3.8%	6.3%	2.5%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	7.3%	8.5%	1.2%	6.1%	2.4%

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%	47.5%	3.1%	48.4%	-0.9%
Good health	34.8%	37.2%	2.4%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	15%	12.3%	-2.7%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	3.4%	2.2%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23%	12.9%	-10.1%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	6.3%	-3.3%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13%	10.1%	-2.9%	13.4%	-3.3%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	5.7%	-2.0%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	16.1%	3.5%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	31.4%	47.3%	15.9%	33.8%	13.5%
Other	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Pakistani	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	2.7%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.9%	96.2%	-0.7%	81.4%	14.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	99%	96.4%	-2.6%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	0.8%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	96.7%	-1.9%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.6%	37.2%	-12.6%
Christian	68.9%	46.2%	22.7%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Sikh	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Firby Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firby Close was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% higher than the Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Firby Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Norton North and the 168th lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in TS20 1TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 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 - 2/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Firby Close are based on 16 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 Firby Close, Stockton-on-tees, TS20 1TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS20 1TH

Average Price
£304,247

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£304,247

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Firby Close

Average Price
£307,083

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£307,083

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Firby CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Firby Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-08-03	£286,340
8 Firby Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-02-18	£307,726
7 Firby Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-08-12	£292,754
10 Firby Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2020-12-01	£330,760
5 Firby Close, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2020-10-19	£347,645

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS20 1TH

Employment

TS20 1TH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 TS20 1TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	121
Full-Time Employee	104
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	24
Other	12
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Manufacturing	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	8
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Mining and quarrying	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	1
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	2,792 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Redbrook Primary School Redbrook Avenue , Roseworth TS19 9HJ	- not rated	547 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Glebe Primary School Pulford Road , Norton TS20 1QY	3out of 4	587 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy Darlington Lane , Norton TS20 1BZ	3out of 4	770 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Frederick Nattrass Primary School Darlington Lane , Norton TS20 1BZ	- not rated	770 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Academy Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR	3out of 4	957 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blakeston School - A Community Sports College Junction Road , Norton TS19 9LT	- not rated	1,036 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Norton School Humanities College Berkshire Road , Norton TS20 2RD	- not rated	2,372 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY	4out of 4	2,487 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF	- not rated	2,875 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishopsgarth School Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF	- not rated	2,875 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	2,751 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB	- not rated	4,245 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bede College Hale Road , TS23 3ER	- not rated	4,311 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Summerhouse School Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR	- not rated	928 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kiora Hall Ragpath Lane , Roseworth TS19 9JS	- not rated	962 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX	- not rated	1,087 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishopsmill School Mill Lane , Norton TS20 1LG	- not rated	1,215 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG	- not rated	1,402 yd	Other independent 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	Distance
Barnacles	4 Hanover Parade	446 yd
The Silver Cod	92-94 Darlington Lane	907 yd
Redhill Family Hub Cafe	Redhill Road	1,078 yd
P Chapman & Codfather	71-73 Redhill Road	1,078 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Centenary	Fulthorpe Road	446 yd
Norton Sports & Leisure Promotions	Norton Teesside Sports Complex, 74 Station Road	853 yd
Norton Tavern Ltd	Station Road	867 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tommy Lee Chinese	2 Hanover Parade	446 yd
Taste of Glebe	3 Hanover Parade	446 yd
Nidos Pizza	5 Hanover Parade	446 yd
China City	21 Redhill Road	1,078 yd
Papa Joe's	25 Redhill Road	1,078 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	1 Hanover Parade	446 yd
Aldi	Darlington Lane	907 yd
Heron Foods	13 Redhill Road	1,078 yd
Co-operative Group	63-69 Redhill Road	1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Redbrook Primary School (Closed) Redbrook Avenue	grass pitches	545 yd
Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy DARLINGTON LANE	grass pitches	771 yd
Norton Sports Village STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts	853 yd
Blue Hall Recreation Ground (Closed) Norton Avenue	grass pitches	993 yd
Red House School THE GREEN	grass pitches	1,071 yd
Crooksbarn Primary School PETREL CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,085 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	149.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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