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Living in Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) most outperforms the national norm: 47/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the TS15 postcode district, Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) ranks 5th. On schools specifically, Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) sits 8 points above the TS15 district figure of 39/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS15 postcode district.

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Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
422.2 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 40 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 1750% above national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 797% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Breton Drive 25 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 16 crimes
  3. 3 Coria Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10 µg/m³
77
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
47

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital4.7 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU9.5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
Nearest GP surgeryYarm Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,739 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired27%Student4.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.9%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.5%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership91%
Among the least-deprived 10% 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
22
Yarm 2.7 mi
Eaglescliffe 3.6 mi
Allens West 3.7 mi
J59 A1(M) 12.7 mi
J59 A1(M) 12.8 mi
J58 A1(M) 13.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Hilton (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

Ingleby Barwick 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Hambleton) 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hutton Rudby 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stokesley 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 5.2 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) is 40/100, 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 Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees)?

Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees)

TS15 41 ⇄

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