Thames Road, Billingham, TS22 5JA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS22 5JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.9%	-2.2%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	46.9%	49.1%	2.2%	49.0%	0.1%

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 TS22 5JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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	19.4%	15.5%	-3.9%	37.9%	-22.4%
Married: Opposite sex	52.1%	60.2%	8.1%	44.2%	16.0%
Separated	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	10.1%	8.3%	-1.8%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	16.6%	14.6%	-2.0%	6.1%	8.5%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	32.5%	27.2%	-5.3%	48.4%	-21.2%
Good health	29.8%	34.1%	4.3%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	29.4%	27.2%	-2.2%	12.7%	14.5%
Bad health	7.5%	6.9%	-0.6%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	4.6%	3.7%	1.2%	3.4%

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 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	35%	26.7%	-8.3%	18.2%	8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	11.2%	0.1%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	10.2%	-4.1%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	10.6%	11.2%	0.6%	5.3%	5.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	14.6%	4.0%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	16.1%	22.8%	6.7%	33.8%	-11.0%
Other	2.3%	3.4%	1.1%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	100%	99.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	18.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 100% 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	99.1%	100%	0.9%	83.2%	16.8%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	100%	0.9%	83.2%	16.8%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
No passport held	16%	13.5%	2.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.1%	37.2%	-13.1%
Christian	71.3%	46.2%	25.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Thames Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Road was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Thames Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Billingham Central and the 71st lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

🔎 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. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in TS22 5JA, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Thames Road are based on 47 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 Thames Road, Billingham, TS22 5JA

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS22 5JA

Average Price
£346,704

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£346,704

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thames Road

Average Price
£284,812

Semi-Detached
£210,240

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£323,300

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thames Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Thames Road, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2022-03-23	£409,903
4 Thames Road, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2004-06-18	£453,205
2 Thames Road, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, a newly built property	£142,000	2003-01-08	£328,192
2A Thames Road, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Detached, a newly built property	£126,189	2002-12-20	£302,016

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS22 5JA

Employment

TS22 5JA 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 TS22 5JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	47
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	9
Manufacturing	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Education	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Billingham Nursery School Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR	- not rated	1,413 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BS	- not rated	420 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary RC Primary School Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BS	- not rated	420 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prior's Mill CofE Primary School Clifton Avenue , TS22 5BX	3out of 4	499 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Prior's Mill Church of England Controlled Primary School, Billingham Clifton Avenue , TS22 5BX	- not rated	499 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Wolviston Mill Lane , TS22 5LU	- not rated	822 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG	3out of 4	630 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Billingham Campus School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 3HB	- not rated	1,453 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX	3out of 4	2,252 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Beamish Road , TS23 3DX	- not rated	2,252 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blakeston School - A Community Sports College Junction Road , Norton TS19 9LT	- not rated	3,902 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bede College Hale Road , TS23 3ER	- not rated	1,471 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Queen's School Bowes Road , TS23 2BU	- not rated	524 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Trees School Bowes Road , TS23 2BU	- not rated	543 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU	3out of 4	543 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rievaulx School Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BH	- not rated	775 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB	- not rated	1,514 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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
Ash Trees Academy	Rievaulx Avenue		613 yd
Billingham Golf Club Kitchen & Bar	Billingham Golf Club, Sandy Lane		1,051 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Swan Hotel	The Swan, 101 Wolviston Road	557 yd
The Wynyard	Whitehouse Road	634 yd
Billingham Catholic Club	37 Wolviston Road	1,042 yd
Billingham Golf Club	Sandy Lane	1,051 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cakes, Bakes and Shakes	1A Grosvenor Road	473 yd
Hoo Wah	72 Wolviston Road	517 yd
Ilcigno's	76 Wolviston Road	517 yd
The Right Plaice	84 Wolviston Road	517 yd
Yum Yum Chinese	6 Clifton Avenue	600 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	12-14 Clifton Avenue		600 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Priors Mill C Of E Primary School CLIFTON AVENUE	grass pitches	499 yd
Northfield Sportsdrome THAMES ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	632 yd
St Pauls R.C. Primary School WOLVISTON MILL LANE	grass pitches	820 yd
High Grange HEATON ROAD	grass pitches	938 yd
Billingham Golf Club Sandy Lane	golf	1,072 yd
John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY	tennis courts	1,088 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	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.7%

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	196.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TS22 5JA