Pentland Avenue is in Billingham and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS23 2RF 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 Pentland Avenue, Billingham, TS23 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS23 2PJ, TS23 2QE, TS23 2QL, TS23 2QF, TS23 2PH, TS23 2NA, TS23 3RF, TS23 3RG, TS23 2QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS23 2RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 55.2% | 48.8% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 51.2% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 2RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 42.6% | 42.1% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 35.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 49.3% | 45.8% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 15.7% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 15% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 15% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 24.4% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.5% | 96.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentland Avenue was 175.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% higher than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pentland Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central and the 123rd highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Pentland Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-14 | £116,006 |
| 87 Pentland Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-02-07 | £109,263 |
| 92 Pentland Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-21 | £142,890 |
| 98 Pentland Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-05-20 | £86,740 |
| 140 Pentland Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2021-12-13 | £106,184 |
TS23 2RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG | 3out of 4 | 86 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Cowpen Lane , TS23 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BS | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billingham South Community Primary School Belasis Avenue , TS23 1BE | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 2out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,235 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 5,383 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,459 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 2,787 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum | The Forum, Town Centre | 281 yd | |
| Cook's Forum Limited | The Forum, Town Centre | 281 yd | |
| Forum Fish Shop | 124 Queensway | 304 yd | |
| La Porto Italiano Ristorante | 120 Queensway | 304 yd | |
| Gilly's Amusements | 4-6 Town Square | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Trade Union Club | Pentland Avenue | 210 yd | |
| The Astronaut & Galaxy Lounge | West Precinct | 442 yd | |
| The Half Moon Inn | Unit 1, 11-21 West Precinct | 452 yd | |
| The Station Hotel | 172 Station Road | 598 yd | |
| Billingham Town Football Club | Bedford Terrace | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jassy's Pizzeria | 17 Ochil Terrace | 179 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 122 Queensway | 304 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Queensway | 394 yd | |
| Ary Pizza Ltd T/A La Casa | 174 Station Road | 616 yd | |
| Billingham Balti House | 117 Station Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 1 Moreland Avenue | 338 yd | |
| Heron Frozen Foods | 60 Queensway | 363 yd | |
| Iceland | 3-9 Town Square | 365 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | The Causeway | 413 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk | Marsh House Service Station, Marsh House Avenue | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pentland Primary School PENTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Billingham Town Football Club BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BEDFORD TERRACE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY | tennis courts | 571 yd |
| St Johns The Evangelist R.C. Primary School Cowpen Lane | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Evolution Health And Fitness Gym LEEHOLME ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Central Avenue Stadium BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA CENTRAL AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Billingham South Community Primary School BELASIS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Billingham Synthonia Sports Ground BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA SPORTS GROUND BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA SPORTS GROUND GREENWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Oxygym Health And Fitness Club (Billingham) (Closed) Complant House Complant House Cowpen Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 164.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.