Kirby Close is in Billingham and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS23 3AX 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 Kirby Close, Billingham, TS23 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS23 3BJ, TS23 3AZ, TS23 3BL, TS23 3BN, TS23 3AT, TS23 3BA, TS23 3AU, TS23 3HP, TS23 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS23 3AX is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 51% | 45.2% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 49% | 54.8% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 3AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 45% | 53.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 34.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 6.7% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 46.1% | 39.1% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 39.8% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 14.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 20.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 16% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 16% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 17.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 98.4% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.7% | 94.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.6% | 13.5% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirby Close was 140.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% lower than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirby Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central and the 176th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kirby Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-11-24 | £73,454 |
| 14 Kirby Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-09-22 | £73,013 |
| 12 Kirby Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Other, an established residential building | £1,120,020 | 2021-06-07 | £1,213,756 |
| 1 Kirby Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2017-09-29 | £83,248 |
| 2 Kirby Close, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2017-02-06 | £88,934 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdene Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NR | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NN | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Rievaulx Avenue , TS23 2BS | 4out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 802 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 2out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 5,344 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopton PRU Marsh House Avenue , Billingham TS23 3HB | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 3,156 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 3,495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Leeholme Road | 516 yd | |
| The Yorkie Twist | Leeholme Road | 516 yd | |
| Billingham Methodist Church | Marsh House Avenue | 519 yd | |
| Cafe Tees Civic Kitchen & Cowpen Depot | Cowpen Lane Depot, Cowpen Lane | 668 yd | |
| The Forum | The Forum, Town Centre | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion | The Lion, Marsh House Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Smith & Jaques | 92 Marsh House Avenue | 400 yd | |
| Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club | Cowpen Lane | 531 yd | |
| Billingham Trade Union Club | Pentland Avenue | 853 yd | |
| Billingham Town Football Club | Bedford Terrace | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbles | 10 Kenilworth Road | 355 yd | |
| Billy Town Pizza | Cowpen Sports And Leisure Club, Cowpen Lane | 532 yd | |
| Hungry Jacks | 1 Leeholme Road | 566 yd | |
| Enzo's Pizza | 57 Cowpen Lane | 854 yd | |
| Go Daddy Pizza | 161 Low Grange Avenue | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Leeholme Road | 516 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk | Marsh House Service Station, Marsh House Avenue | 519 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Moreland Avenue | 824 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | The Causeway | 939 yd | |
| Iceland | 3-9 Town Square | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rievaulx Stadium ROCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Evolution Health And Fitness Gym LEEHOLME ROAD | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Northfield School (Marsh House Avenue Site) (Closed) Marsh House Avenue | grass pitches, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Oxygym Health And Fitness Club (Billingham) (Closed) Complant House Complant House Cowpen Lane | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| St. Michael’S Catholic Academy BEAMISH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Oakdene Primary School LOW GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| Src Sports Centre MARSH HOUSE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| John Whitehead Park JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK JOHN WHITEHEAD PARK THE CAUSEWAY | tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Cowpen Bewley Cricket Club (Closed) COWPEN BEWLEY CRICKET CLUB COWPEN BEWLEY CRICKET CLUB WOLVISTON BACK LANE | grass pitches | 895 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 358.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 266.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.