Town Pop. 19,286

Living in Ingleby Barwick: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ingleby Barwick scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 63/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. No other settlement in the TS15 postcode district scores higher. Ingleby Barwick leads all 6.

It scores 19 points above the TS15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On schools specifically, Ingleby Barwick sits 24 points above the TS15 district figure of 39/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS15 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Ingleby Barwick scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 322 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 215 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Shoplifting 77 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 58 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Public order 43 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 149 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Romano Park 111 crimes
  2. 2 Myton Road 52 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Oaks Way 32 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
75
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
63
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 26 within 4km
10Good1Ungraded
  • Bader Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Barley Fields PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ingleby Manor Free SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Ingleby Mill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Levendale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Myton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Therese of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Links Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whinstone Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
28
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital3.9 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital9.3 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU9.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Eaglescliffe Medical Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,712 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 384 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate66.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired18%Student5.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)21.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
39
Eaglescliffe 1.6 mi
Allens West 1.9 mi
Yarm 2.2 mi
J59 A1(M) 10.8 mi
J59 A1(M) 10.9 mi
J58 A1(M) 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £239,998 174
Detached £285,000 120
Semi-detached £164,995 33
Terraced £149,975 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£145k £198k £253k £307k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Egglescliffe 63 1.6 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thornaby-on-Tees 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 3.8 mi away ⇄
Low Worsall 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Hambleton) 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hutton Rudby 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Middleton St George 41 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ingleby Barwick a nice place to live?

Ingleby Barwick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ingleby Barwick is 60/100, 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 Ingleby Barwick?

Ingleby Barwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 864 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ingleby Barwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Ingleby Barwick are Bader Primary School, Barley Fields Primary and Ingleby Manor Free School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Ingleby Barwick in total.

What are house prices like in Ingleby Barwick?

The current median house price in Ingleby Barwick is £239,998, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £285,000, semi-detached £164,995, terraced £149,975. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 174 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ingleby Barwick in context

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Postcode districts in Ingleby Barwick

TS15 41 ⇄
TS17 54 ⇄

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