Marsh House Avenue is in Billingham and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS23 3AB is located in the Billingham East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS23 3AG, TS23 2HW, TS23 3AF, TS23 2HX, TS23 3AE, TS23 2HS, TS23 3AQ, TS23 2HZ, TS23 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS23 3AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 48.3% | 53.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 22% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 17.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 35.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 40.5% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 27.9% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 14.4% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 16.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 17.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 35.5% | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh House Avenue was 150.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% higher than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh House Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Billingham Central and the 161st highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2023-05-26 | £83,548 |
| 126 Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-05-18 | £77,503 |
| 152 Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-07-16 | £77,867 |
| 134 Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-01-22 | £86,173 |
| 150 Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2019-02-01 | £89,168 |
TS23 3AB 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Nursery School Cheviot Crescent , TS23 2PR | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Junior School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseberry Infant School The Causeway , TS23 2HE | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Grange Infant School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3EQ | - not rated | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Campus School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 3HB | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Academy Beamish Road , TS23 3DX | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School Beamish Road , TS23 3DX | - not rated | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Norton School Humanities College Berkshire Road , Norton TS20 2RD | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede College Hale Road , TS23 3ER | - not rated | 474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 5,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rievaulx School Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BH | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 860 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopton Centre Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 860 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees School Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Methodist Church | Marsh House Avenue | 481 yd | |
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Leeholme Road | 590 yd | |
| The Yorkie Twist | Leeholme Road | 590 yd | |
| Cafe In The Park | John Whitehead Park, The Causeway | 594 yd | |
| Billingham Town Council Community Kitchen c/o Cafe in the Park | John Whitehead Park | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion | The Lion, Marsh House Avenue | 213 yd | |
| Smith & Jaques | 92 Marsh House Avenue | 333 yd | |
| Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club | Cowpen Lane | 698 yd | |
| Billingham Trade Union Club | Pentland Avenue | 743 yd | |
| The Half Moon Inn | Unit 1, 11-21 West Precinct | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbles | 10 Kenilworth Road | 130 yd | |
| Hungry Jacks | 1 Leeholme Road | 633 yd | |
| Billy Town Pizza | Cowpen Sports And Leisure Club, Cowpen Lane | 698 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Queensway | 817 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 122 Queensway | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk | Marsh House Service Station, Marsh House Avenue | 481 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Leeholme Road | 590 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Moreland Avenue | 637 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | The Causeway | 730 yd | |
| Iceland | 3-9 Town Square | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rievaulx Stadium ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Northfield School (Marsh House Avenue Site) (Closed) Marsh House Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY | tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Evolution Health And Fitness Gym LEEHOLME ROAD | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Src Sports Centre MARSH HOUSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Oakdene Primary School LOW GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Oxygym Health And Fitness Club (Billingham) (Closed) Complant House Complant House Cowpen Lane | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| St. Michael’S Catholic Academy BEAMISH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Pentland Primary School PENTLAND AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 207.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.