Cotswold Crescent is in Billingham and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS23 2QB 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 Cotswold Crescent, Billingham, TS23 2QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS23 2PS, TS23 2QD, TS23 2PR, TS23 2QQ, TS23 1LZ, TS23 2PW, TS23 2PP, TS23 1PE, TS23 2RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS23 2QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 47.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 2QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 44.7% | 48.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 31.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.4% | 44% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 23.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.9% | 17.6% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 15.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.7% | 97% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 37.1% | 13.5% | 23.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Crescent was 205.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% higher than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotswold Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central and the 102nd highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 496.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Cotswold Crescent, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2025-04-15 | £102,000 |
| 93 Cotswold Crescent, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2025-02-07 | £78,403 |
| 57 Cotswold Crescent, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,999 | 2024-05-23 | £130,013 |
| 57 Cotswold Crescent, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-03-28 | £87,503 |
| 72 Cotswold Crescent, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-12-18 | £133,510 |
TS23 2QB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Cowpen Lane , TS23 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billingham South Community Primary School Belasis Avenue , TS23 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BS | 4out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX | 3out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 2out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 5,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | 4out of 4 | 5,281 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 | 5,002 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 | 1,356 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 2,499 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Baptist Church | Cheviot Crescent | 127 yd | |
| Top Notch Scotch Egg Co | 123 Station Road | 331 yd | |
| Forum Fish Shop | 124 Queensway | 481 yd | |
| La Porto Italiano Ristorante | 120 Queensway | 481 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 112-114 Queensway | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Hotel | 172 Station Road | 224 yd | |
| Crafty Cock | Crafty Cock Public House, 113 Station Road | 331 yd | |
| Billingham Constitutional Club | Wolviston Road | 457 yd | |
| Billingham Synthonia Junior F.C. | Central Avenue | 465 yd | |
| The Astronaut & Galaxy Lounge | West Precinct | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ary Pizza Ltd T/A La Casa | 174 Station Road | 273 yd | |
| Billingham Balti House | 117 Station Road | 331 yd | |
| Munchiez | 109 Station Road | 331 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 122 Queensway | 481 yd | |
| Jassy's Pizzeria | 17 Ochil Terrace | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | 60 Queensway | 477 yd | |
| Iceland | 3-9 Town Square | 568 yd | |
| Tesco Express Kiosk | Beck Valley Service Station, Wolviston Road | 609 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | The Causeway | 618 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Moreland Avenue | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pentland Primary School PENTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Billingham Town Football Club BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BEDFORD TERRACE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY | tennis courts | 822 yd |
| St Johns The Evangelist R.C. Primary School Cowpen Lane | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Billingham South Community Primary School BELASIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Central Avenue Stadium BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA CENTRAL AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 210.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.