Cowpen Lane is in Billingham and in Stockton-On-Tees district. TS23 4JE is located in the Billingham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stockton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowpen Lane, Billingham, TS23 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS23 4AT, TS23 4AX, TS23 4AS, TS23 4AU, TS23 3TJ, TS23 4AY, TS23 3TA, TS23 3HT, TS23 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS23 4JE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 50.5% | 54.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 38% | 41.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 36.1% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 43.9% | 35.1% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -13.3% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 36.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 20.4% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 19.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 18.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 18.1% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.5% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowpen Lane was 39.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Billingham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowpen Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central and the 195th lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowpen Lane Social Club Cowpen Lane, Billingham, Stockton-On-Tees Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2018-06-05 | £159,244 |
TS23 4JE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseberry Primary School Marsh House Avenue , TS23 2HJ | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Cowpen Lane , TS23 1LJ | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Primary School Pentland Avenue , TS23 2RG | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdene Primary School Low Grange Avenue , TS23 3NR | 4out of 4 | 1,185 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 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School and Sports College Thames Road , TS22 5EG | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Shore Academy Talbot Street , TS20 2AY | 2out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,734 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 | 1,430 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Trees Academy Bowes Road , TS23 2BU | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edwin School Mill Lane , TS20 1LG | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red House School 36 The Green , Norton TS20 1DX | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbank Learning Centre Viewly Hill Farm , Stockton on Tees TS20 1PQ | - not rated | 3,798 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Tees Civic Kitchen & Cowpen Depot | Cowpen Lane Depot, Cowpen Lane | 41 yd | |
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Leeholme Road | 309 yd | |
| The Yorkie Twist | Leeholme Road | 309 yd | |
| Billingham Methodist Church | Marsh House Avenue | 554 yd | |
| KP Staff Canteen | K P (Food) Limited, Macklin Avenue | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowpen Sports & Leisure Club | Cowpen Lane | 96 yd | |
| Billingham Rugby Club | Greenwood Road | 542 yd | |
| Smith & Jaques | 92 Marsh House Avenue | 605 yd | |
| Billingham Town Football Club | Bedford Terrace | 741 yd | |
| Billingham Trade Union Club | Pentland Avenue | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Town Pizza | Cowpen Sports And Leisure Club, Cowpen Lane | 96 yd | |
| Hungry Jacks | 1 Leeholme Road | 316 yd | |
| Enzo's Pizza | 57 Cowpen Lane | 442 yd | |
| Kimbles | 10 Kenilworth Road | 824 yd | |
| Jassy's Pizzeria | 17 Ochil Terrace | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Leeholme Road | 309 yd | |
| Tesco Petrol Station Kiosk | Marsh House Service Station, Marsh House Avenue | 554 yd | |
| Aldi | 1 Moreland Avenue | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygym Health And Fitness Club (Billingham) (Closed) Complant House Complant House Cowpen Lane | health and fitness suite | 4 yd |
| Evolution Health And Fitness Gym LEEHOLME ROAD | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Billingham Rugby Club GREENWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 480 yd |
| St. Michael’S Catholic Academy BEAMISH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Billingham Synthonia Sports Ground BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA SPORTS GROUND BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA SPORTS GROUND GREENWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Billingham Forum SPORTS CENTRE SPORTS CENTRE MORELAND AVENUE | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Central Avenue Stadium BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA BILLINGHAM SYNTHONIA CENTRAL AVENUE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Billingham Town Football Club BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BILLINGHAM TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BEDFORD TERRACE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Cowpen Bewley Cricket Club (Closed) COWPEN BEWLEY CRICKET CLUB COWPEN BEWLEY CRICKET CLUB WOLVISTON BACK LANE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.