Melrose Avenue, Billingham, TS23 2JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS23 2JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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	52.9%	54.2%	1.3%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	47.1%	45.8%	-1.3%	49.0%	-3.2%

Partnership Status

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	32.1%	37.3%	5.2%	37.9%	-0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	49.6%	43.9%	-5.7%	44.2%	-0.3%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.2%	3.3%	2.1%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	7.9%	9.4%	1.5%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	8.7%	6.1%	-2.6%	6.1%	0.0%

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	40.1%	48.2%	8.1%	48.4%	-0.2%
Good health	39.7%	30.4%	-9.3%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	14.4%	14.7%	0.3%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4.8%	6.4%	1.6%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27%	23.2%	-3.8%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	11.4%	-4.9%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	14.2%	-4.1%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	5.7%	0.9%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	17.9%	4.0%	16.9%	1.0%
Degree or Similar	17.5%	23.6%	6.1%	33.8%	-10.2%
Other	2.4%	4.1%	1.7%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.7%	95.8%	-3.9%	81.4%	14.4%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.4%	95.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	95.5%	-2.9%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.8%	76.7%	3.1%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	18.6%	13.5%	5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46%	37.2%	8.8%
Christian	49.5%	46.2%	3.3%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Melrose Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melrose Avenue was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Melrose Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Billingham Central and the 284th lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

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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 2JW, 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 Melrose Avenue are based on 84 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 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, TS23 2JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS23 2JW

Average Price
£131,452

Semi-Detached
£133,516

Terraced
£119,066

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melrose Avenue

Average Price
£133,440

Semi-Detached
£136,579

Terraced
£125,593

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melrose AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-11-23	£134,965
20 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£133,000	2021-04-09	£156,479
16 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£102,000	2019-05-28	£130,727
20 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2019-02-22	£164,975
28 Melrose Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2017-12-15	£137,646

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS23 2JW

Employment

TS23 2JW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	11
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	16
Education	16
Administrative and support service activities	10
Construction	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Billingham Nursery School Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR	- not rated	802 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ	- not rated	187 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ	3out of 4	187 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roseberry Junior School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ	- not rated	187 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Roseberry Infant School The Causeway , TS23 2HE	- not rated	269 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG	3out of 4	683 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Billingham Campus School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 3HB	- not rated	837 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX	3out of 4	1,294 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Beamish Road , TS23 3DX	- not rated	1,294 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG	3out of 4	1,889 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Norton School Humanities College Berkshire Road , Norton TS20 2RD	- not rated	3,410 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	806 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rievaulx School Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BH	- not rated	705 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ash Trees School Bowes Road , TS23 2BU	- not rated	1,047 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB	- not rated	1,157 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishopton Centre Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB	- not rated	1,157 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Distance
Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park	John Whitehead Park	213 yd
Cafe In The Park	John Whitehead Park, The Causeway	213 yd
The Forum	The Forum, Town Centre	298 yd
Cook's Forum Limited	The Forum, Town Centre	298 yd
Gilly's Amusements	4-6 Town Square	333 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Smith & Jaques	92 Marsh House Avenue	329 yd
Billingham Trade Union Club	Pentland Avenue	466 yd
The Half Moon Inn	Unit 1, 11-21 West Precinct	538 yd
The Lion	The Lion, Marsh House Avenue	542 yd
The Astronaut & Galaxy Lounge	West Precinct	561 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kimbles	10 Kenilworth Road	252 yd
Subway	49 Queensway	436 yd
Pizza Pan	122 Queensway	450 yd
Jassy's Pizzeria	17 Ochil Terrace	663 yd
Hungry Jacks	1 Leeholme Road	663 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	1 Moreland Avenue	264 yd
Asda Supermarket	The Causeway	350 yd
Iceland	3-9 Town Square	378 yd
Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk	Marsh House Service Station, Marsh House Avenue	413 yd
Heron Frozen Foods	60 Queensway	499 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY	tennis courts	211 yd
Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE	health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	301 yd
Rievaulx Stadium ROCHESTER ROAD	grass pitches	500 yd
Evolution Health And Fitness Gym LEEHOLME ROAD	health and fitness suite	665 yd
Pentland Primary School PENTLAND AVENUE	grass pitches	678 yd
Northfield School (Marsh House Avenue Site) (Closed) Marsh House Avenue	grass pitches, swimming pool	840 yd
Oxygym Health And Fitness Club (Billingham) (Closed) Complant House Complant House Cowpen Lane	health and fitness suite	930 yd
Billingham Town Football Club BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BEDFORD TERRACE	grass pitches	955 yd
Src Sports Centre MARSH HOUSE AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	988 yd
Oakdene Primary School LOW GRANGE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,087 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	211.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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