Longford Close, Billingham, TS23 2BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS23 2BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.6%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49%	49.4%	0.4%	49.0%	0.4%

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 area around TS23 2BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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	41.8%	50.7%	8.9%	37.9%	12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	32.9%	28.8%	-4.1%	44.2%	-15.4%
Separated	4.6%	2.2%	-2.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	15.6%	14.8%	-0.8%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	5.1%	3.5%	-1.6%	6.1%	-2.6%

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	40.9%	45%	4.1%	48.4%	-3.4%
Good health	31.8%	34.7%	2.9%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	18.8%	12.8%	-6.0%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	6.2%	5.8%	-0.4%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.8%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.6%

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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.1%	24.6%	-12.5%	18.2%	6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.9%	14.9%	-7.0%	9.6%	5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	16.7%	1.1%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7.9%	3.7%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	14.9%	6.5%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	10.1%	18%	7.9%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.7%	98.5%	0.8%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	97.4%	97.6%	0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0%	1.5%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	97.6%	0.2%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.8%	76.7%	-6.9%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Spain	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	28.7%	13.5%	15.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.8%	37.2%	16.6%
Christian	37.4%	46.2%	-8.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Longford Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longford Close was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Longford Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central and the 272nd highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.

🔎 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 TS23 2BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Longford Close are based on 3 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 Longford Close, Billingham, TS23 2BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS23 2BB

Average Price
£98,278

Semi-Detached
£95,107

Terraced
£101,448

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longford Close

Average Price
£89,960

Semi-Detached
£96,880

Terraced
£86,499

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longford CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Longford Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building	£73,500	2010-11-04	£103,636
9 Longford Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£70,000	2006-06-23	£96,880
3 Longford Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building	£44,000	2005-02-14	£69,362

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS23 2BB

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in TS23 2BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	26
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	13
Unemployed	11
Self-Employed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Manufacturing	20
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Education	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	6
Transport and storage	6
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ	3out of 4	683 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakdene Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NR	4out of 4	712 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BS	4out of 4	828 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NN	3out of 4	957 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG	3out of 4	1,289 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG	3out of 4	1,626 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY	2out of 4	4,933 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU	3out of 4	564 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB	- not rated	615 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG	- not rated	2,810 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ	- not rated	3,114 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX	- not rated	3,177 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Skills Academy	Marsh House Avenue	402 yd
Ash Trees Academy	Rievaulx Avenue	538 yd
Cafe In The Park	John Whitehead Park, The Causeway	791 yd
Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park	John Whitehead Park	791 yd
Learning & Skills Service	Billingham Community Centre, The Causeway	899 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Lion	The Lion, Marsh House Avenue	311 yd
The Merlin	Marsh House Avenue	757 yd
Smith & Jaques	92 Marsh House Avenue	782 yd
The Swan Hotel	The Swan, 101 Wolviston Road	1,044 yd
The Half Moon Inn	Unit 1, 11-21 West Precinct	1,046 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kimbles	10 Kenilworth Road	506 yd
High Grange Takeaway	44 Casson Way	613 yd
Pizzalicious	1 High Grange House, Casson Way	636 yd
Subway	49 Queensway	979 yd
Pizza Pan	122 Queensway	1,033 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	1 Moreland Avenue	889 yd
Asda Supermarket	The Causeway	899 yd
Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk	Marsh House Service Station, Marsh House Avenue	928 yd
Iceland	3-9 Town Square	947 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	60 Queensway	1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rievaulx Stadium ROCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	161 yd
Northfield School (Marsh House Avenue Site) (Closed) Marsh House Avenue	grass pitches, swimming pool	333 yd
Src Sports Centre MARSH HOUSE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	393 yd
Oakdene Primary School LOW GRANGE AVENUE	grass pitches	615 yd
High Grange HEATON ROAD	grass pitches	642 yd
John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY	tennis courts	692 yd
Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE	health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	946 yd
St. Michael’S Catholic Academy BEAMISH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,035 yd
Evolution Health And Fitness Gym LEEHOLME ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,069 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	350 Mbit/s
Average download speed	404 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	35 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	251 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

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