Town Pop. 23,747

Living in Thornaby-on-Tees: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thornaby-on-Tees is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 76/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 10/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the TS17 postcode district, Thornaby-on-Tees ranks 4th. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the TS17 district's 64/100. Broadband (83) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see TS17 postcode district.

55
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Settlement area

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Thornaby-on-Tees scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
10
214.6 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 1,346 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,085 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Shoplifting 984 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 532 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Public order 284 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
other 865 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Charles Street 343 crimes
  2. 2 Thorntree Road 222 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 199 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 10.2 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
75
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 45 within 4km
1Outstanding15Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bader Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2026
    Good
  • Bowesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Harewood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ingleby Manor Free SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mandale Mill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Mill Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, StocktonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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
76
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital2.3 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU8.8 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
3 GP surgeries in area 15 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,883 patients per GP
2dentists5pharmacies

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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)59.2%
available across Stockton-on-Tees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 535 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
20
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed4.6%Retired22.1%Student4.6%Other inactive17.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.9%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary43.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.2%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership51.3%
Among the most-deprived 22% 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
65
Thornaby 1.2 mi
Stockton 2.1 mi
Eaglescliffe 2.4 mi
J59 A1(M) 11 mi
J59 A1(M) 11.2 mi
J60 A1(M) 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 28
Retail Shopping Ample 111
Takeaways Ample 29
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £125,000 127
Semi-detached £144,500 62
Terraced £90,000 47
Flat / Maisonette £72,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£65k £135k £207k £278k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ingleby Barwick 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stainton (Middlesbrough) 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Egglescliffe 63 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Stockton-on-Tees) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yarm 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kirklevington 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Seamer (Hambleton) 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Longnewton 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) 38 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Thornaby-on-Tees is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thornaby-on-Tees is 55/100, 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 Thornaby-on-Tees?

Crime levels in Thornaby-on-Tees are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 10/100. There were 5,096 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Thornaby-on-Tees are St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Catholic Academy, Bader Primary School and Bowesfield Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Thornaby-on-Tees in total.

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

The current median house price in Thornaby-on-Tees is £125,000, around 56% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £144,500, terraced £90,000, flat £72,500. There were 127 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thornaby-on-Tees in context

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Postcode districts in Thornaby-on-Tees

TS17 54 ⇄

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