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Living in Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 45/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the TS21 postcode district. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Transport (6), lifestyle (9) and schools (25) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TS21 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
90.4 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 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Drive 21 crimes
  2. 2 Victory Gardens 11 crimes
  3. 3 West Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital7.4 mi
The James Cook University Hospital8.8 mi
University Hospital of North Durham14.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,088 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
30
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed5.4%Retired19.4%Student4.8%Other inactive15%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary33.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)21.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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
6
Stockton 4.8 mi
Billingham 5.7 mi
Thornaby 5.8 mi
J60 A1(M) 4.8 mi
J60 A1(M) 4.9 mi
J59 A1(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£165k £181k £197k £212k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sedgefield 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wynyard 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 4.4 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sadberge 23 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wolviston 53 5.0 mi away ⇄
Fishburn 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bishop Middleham 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 5.7 mi away ⇄
Beaumont Hill 39 6.0 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) is 34/100, 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 Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees)?

Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) is William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) in total.

What are house prices like in Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees)?

The current median house price in Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%.

Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) in context

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Postcode districts in Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees)

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