South Road is in Stockton-On-Tees and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS20 2SZ is located in the Norton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Road, Stockton-on-tees, TS20 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS20 2TH, TS20 2SY, TS20 2SX, TS20 2TJ, TS20 2QX, TS20 2TA, TS20 2ST, TS20 2SS, TS20 2TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS20 2SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 29.4% | 27.6% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 57.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 38.5% | 47.1% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 35.4% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.4% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.3% | 14.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 10.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 17.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 35.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.4% | 95.9% | 3.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.2% | 96.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Road was 109.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Norton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Norton Central and the 235th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 291.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 South Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2015-10-02 | £356,896 |
| 50 South Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2015-02-12 | £207,887 |
| 17A South Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-12-03 | £239,755 |
| 44 South Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2006-07-10 | £405,576 |
| 17A South Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-05-25 | £221,736 |
TS20 2SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Primary Academy Berkshire Road , Norton TS20 2RD | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Academy Ragworth Road , Norton TS20 1HR | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy Darlington Lane , Norton TS20 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Glebe Primary School Pulford Road , Norton TS20 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crooksbarn Primary School Petrel Crescent , Crooksbarn Estate TS20 1SN | 4out of 4 | 1,536 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 | 1,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | 4out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grangefield Academy Oxbridge Avenue , TS18 4LE | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 3,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 3,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,995 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 | 956 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet at 12 | 12 Harland Place | 335 yd | |
| The Spanish Room | Harland Place | 335 yd | |
| Norton Cafe | 5 Maybray King Walk | 344 yd | |
| Snug & Wynd | 9 High Street | 364 yd | |
| Albany Fish Bar | 6 Surrey Road | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydes Bar | Rowan Yard, Billingham Road | 311 yd | |
| The Head Of Steam | 8 Harland Place | 331 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Harland Place | 335 yd | |
| Canteen And Cocktails | 1 High Street | 390 yd | |
| The Scruffy Duck | 3 High Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Pizzeria | 5 Harland Place | 331 yd | |
| Franco Pizza | 2 Harland Place | 335 yd | |
| Moja | 3 Harland Place | 335 yd | |
| Express Pizzeria | 30 High Street | 369 yd | |
| Tasty Wok | 2 High Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 24-28 High Street | 369 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 25-27 High Street | 390 yd | |
| Thomas Foodmarket | 264-268 Norton Road | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Norton School (Closed) Berkshire Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Red House School THE GREEN | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Blue Hall Recreation Ground (Closed) Norton Avenue | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 329.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 187.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.