Town Pop. 75,832

Living in Stockton-on-Tees: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stockton-on-Tees scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 77/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 20/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TS17 postcode district, Stockton-on-Tees ranks 2nd. Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the TS17 district's 64/100. Broadband (89) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS17 postcode district.

57
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Stockton-on-Tees scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
20
146.4 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 3,699 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,917 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Shoplifting 1,139 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 991 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Public order 709 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 2,645 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Redhill Road Shops 528 crimes
  2. 2 Regent Street 339 crimes
  3. 3 Hospital 212 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 45
Sports Pitches Ample 37
Allotments Ample 7
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 7
Playgrounds Ample 17

Services

Schools
73
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 37 in area · 38 within 4km
4Outstanding28Good5Ungraded
  • North Shore AcademySecondary · inspected 2026
    Outstanding
  • Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The Grangefield AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Abbey Hill AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Archibald Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bowesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frederick Nattrass Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Green Gates AcademySpecial · inspected 2024
    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
77
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital2.5 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital7.9 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU8.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
9 GP surgeries in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,865 patients per GP
15dentists16pharmacies

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,130 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed4.1%Retired24.6%Student4.1%Other inactive16.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary37.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership62.9%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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
66
Stockton 0.5 mi
Thornaby 1.4 mi
Eaglescliffe 3 mi
J60 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J59 A1(M) 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 65
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 52
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 46
Retail Shopping Ample 268
Takeaways Ample 61
Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £165,000 493
Detached £262,000 89
Semi-detached £165,000 261
Terraced £120,000 125
Flat / Maisonette £70,250 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£58k £129k £202k £273k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thornaby-on-Tees 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wolviston 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ingleby Barwick 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wynyard 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 4.7 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stockton-on-Tees a nice place to live?

Stockton-on-Tees is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stockton-on-Tees is 57/100, 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 Stockton-on-Tees?

Crime levels in Stockton-on-Tees are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 20/100. There were 11,100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stockton-on-Tees?

Among the top-rated schools in Stockton-on-Tees are North Shore Academy, Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 37 rated schools in Stockton-on-Tees in total.

What are house prices like in Stockton-on-Tees?

The current median house price in Stockton-on-Tees is £165,000, around 42% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £262,000, semi-detached £165,000, terraced £120,000, flat £70,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 493 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stockton-on-Tees in context

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Postcode districts in Stockton-on-Tees

TS17 54 ⇄
TS18 57 ⇄
TS19 56 ⇄
TS20 55 ⇄
TS21 37 ⇄
TS22 45 ⇄
TS23 52 ⇄

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