Melrose Avenue is in Billingham and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS23 2JG is located in the Billingham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melrose Avenue, Billingham, TS23 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS23 2DU, TS23 2DT, TS23 2JF, TS23 2DS, TS23 2DX, TS23 2DL, TS23 2BG, TS23 2DJ, TS23 2JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS23 2JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 54.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 2JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 33.2% | 48.6% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 31.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 44.7% | 48.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 30% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 27.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 15.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 18.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 13% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melrose Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central and the 222nd highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2024-03-27 | £127,502 |
| 45 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2021-06-18 | £115,842 |
| 43 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2020-09-28 | £133,859 |
| 45 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2014-12-05 | £107,366 |
| 43 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2012-09-13 | £89,236 |
TS23 2JG 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdene Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NR | 4out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 2out of 4 | 4,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 877 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Trees Academy | Rievaulx Avenue | 373 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | John Whitehead Park, The Causeway | 562 yd | |
| Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park | John Whitehead Park | 562 yd | |
| Learning & Skills Service | Billingham Community Centre, The Causeway | 655 yd | |
| The Skills Academy | Marsh House Avenue | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion | The Lion, Marsh House Avenue | 417 yd | |
| Smith & Jaques | 92 Marsh House Avenue | 694 yd | |
| The Half Moon Inn | Unit 1, 11-21 West Precinct | 791 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Swan, 101 Wolviston Road | 804 yd | |
| The Astronaut & Galaxy Lounge | West Precinct | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbles | 10 Kenilworth Road | 427 yd | |
| Pizzalicious | 1 High Grange House, Casson Way | 636 yd | |
| High Grange Takeaway | 44 Casson Way | 637 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Queensway | 731 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 122 Queensway | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | The Causeway | 655 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Moreland Avenue | 670 yd | |
| Iceland | 3-9 Town Square | 705 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 60 Queensway | 804 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk | Marsh House Service Station, Marsh House Avenue | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rievaulx Stadium ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY | tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Northfield School (Marsh House Avenue Site) (Closed) Marsh House Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Src Sports Centre MARSH HOUSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| High Grange HEATON ROAD | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Oakdene Primary School LOW GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Evolution Health And Fitness Gym LEEHOLME ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Pentland Primary School PENTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.