Central Avenue is in Billingham and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS23 1LL is located in the Billingham 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 Central Avenue, Billingham, TS23 1LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS23 1LU, TS23 1AZ, TS23 1LX, TS23 1LY, TS23 1AB, TS23 1PA, TS23 1LN, TS23 1PD, TS23 1LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS23 1LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 32% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 47.7% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 52% | 40.5% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 42.2% | 10.3% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.8% | 14.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.6% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 19.1% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 28.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| 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 African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.6% | 95.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Billingham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Billingham South and the 262nd highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Central Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2015-11-17 | £139,614 |
| 6 Central Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2014-10-23 | £135,024 |
| 14 Central Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2014-01-24 | £111,490 |
| 12 Central Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2003-12-19 | £151,914 |
| 8 Central Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £61,500 | 2003-05-23 | £155,920 |
TS23 1LL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billingham South Community Primary School Belasis Avenue , TS23 1BE | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Cowpen Lane , TS23 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crooksbarn Primary School Petrel Crescent , Crooksbarn Estate TS20 1SN | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 2out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | 4out of 4 | 4,877 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 | 4,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 5,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 2,568 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Wood | Visitors Centre, Billingham Beck Valley Country Park, By Pass Road | 155 yd | |
| The Peppermill Bistro | 42 Station Road | 181 yd | |
| Taylors Cafe | 45 Station Road | 322 yd | |
| Kays Cafe | 18 Station Road | 418 yd | |
| Top Notch Scotch Egg Co | 123 Station Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Synthonia Junior F.C. | Central Avenue | 45 yd | |
| The Village Crossing Bar | 35-37 Station Road | 308 yd | |
| The Village Crossing Bar | 31-33 Station Road | 314 yd | |
| Billingham Social Club | 10 Chapel Road | 467 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 172 Station Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happiness Inn | 59 Station Road | 226 yd | |
| Kamo's | 53 Station Road | 226 yd | |
| Pizza Nova | 71 Station Road | 226 yd | |
| Station Pizza & Restaurant | 46 Station Road | 263 yd | |
| Expresso Pizza | 17 Station Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Kiosk | Beck Valley Service Station, Wolviston Road | 261 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 60 Queensway | 986 yd | |
| Iceland | 3-9 Town Square | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Billingham South Community Primary School BELASIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Pentland Primary School PENTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Billingham Town Football Club BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BEDFORD TERRACE | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| St Johns The Evangelist R.C. Primary School Cowpen Lane | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Billingham Synthonia Cricket Club CHILTONS AVENUE | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Central Avenue Stadium BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA CENTRAL AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 208.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.