Town Pop. 33,268

Living in Billingham: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Billingham comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Billingham most outperforms the national norm: 72/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 34/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Its healthcare score runs 11 points below the TS2 district's 83/100. Broadband (95) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Billingham in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,326 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 716 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 424 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Other theft 278 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Burglary 253 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 974 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 280 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 226 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 164 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.8 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 18
Allotments Ample 7
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
53
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 17 in area · 26 within 4km
2Outstanding8Good1Requires Improvement6Ungraded
  • Billingham South Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Oakdene Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ash Trees AcademySpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bewley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bishopton PRUAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Northfield School and Sports CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pentland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael's Catholic AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
72
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital2.3 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU7.5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.8%
6 GP surgeries in area 14 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,127 patients per GP
8dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 817 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed3.3%Retired25.6%Student3.8%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary35.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.6%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership68%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
Council tax Stockton-on-Tees · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,014
C £2,302
D £2,590
E £3,166
F £3,741
G £4,317
H £5,180
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Billingham 0.1 mi
Middlesbrough 2.5 mi
Stockton 2.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 9.8 mi
J60 A1(M) 10 mi
J59 A1(M) 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 25
Retail Shopping Ample 52
Takeaways Ample 27
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £149,000 196
Detached £237,000 37
Semi-detached £150,250 104
Terraced £111,000 50
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£96k £157k £219k £280k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wolviston 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Greatham (Hartlepool) 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wynyard 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Grangetown 31 5.5 mi away ⇄
Elwick 31 5.5 mi away ⇄
Eston 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hartlepool 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) 34 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Billingham a nice place to live?

Billingham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Billingham is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Billingham?

Billingham has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 3,971 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Billingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Billingham are Billingham South Community Primary School and Oakdene Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 17 rated schools in Billingham in total.

What are house prices like in Billingham?

The current median house price in Billingham is £149,000, around 48% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £237,000, semi-detached £150,250, terraced £111,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 196 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Billingham in context

See where Billingham ranks among the best places to live in County Durham

Postcode districts in Billingham

TS2 53 ⇄
TS22 45 ⇄
TS23 52 ⇄

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