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Living in Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 7/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the TS21 postcode district, Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) ranks 5th.

Its economic health score runs 20 points above the TS21 district's 54/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TS21 postcode district.

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Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
108.7 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 25 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willow Bridge Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Darlington Back Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Letch Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.644 · PM2.5 5.406 · PM10 9.885 µg/m³
77
Green Space 6
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital7.4 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital7.8 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU13.9 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Corbett, Dr Garget & Dr Mendis1.7 mi
GP capacity1,088 patients per GP
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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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
55.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.6%Retired28.5%Student2.6%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership87%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
20
Stockton 3.2 mi
Thornaby 4.2 mi
Eaglescliffe 4.5 mi
J60 A1(M) 6.4 mi
J60 A1(M) 6.5 mi
J59 A1(M) 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wynyard 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wolviston 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sadberge 23 4.4 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 4.7 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 5.0 mi away ⇄
Sedgefield 49 5.2 mi away ⇄
Middleton St George 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) a nice place to live?

Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees)?

Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees)

TS21 37 ⇄

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