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Area guide · County Durham

Living in Stockton-on-Tees

A snapshot of life in Stockton-on-Tees, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Stockton-on-Tees is a town in County Durham, North East with a population of 84,824. The average house price is £168,279 and the overall crime rate is 99.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Stockton-on-Tees ranks

Population

84,824

Avg House Price

£168,279

Crime Rate

99.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

483 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£28,467

Median Age

42.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Stockton On Tees's detached homes (£273,637) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£88,937).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Stockton On Tees prices have risen 8% over the last 9 years (£156,127 → £168,279).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£273,637£255,000346
Semi-Detached£166,759£158,000844
Terraced£106,368£91,250664
Flat£88,937£78,00089

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Stockton-on-Tees is 99.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Stockton On Tees: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 28 schools (23 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools28
Primary23
Secondary5
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bowesfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Crooksbarn Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Frederick Nattrass Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Hardwick Green Primary AcademyPrimaryNo rating available
Harrow Gate AcademyPrimaryGood
Hartburn Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Ian Ramsey Church of England AcademySecondaryGood
Mill Lane Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
North Shore AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Norton Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic AcademySecondaryOutstanding
Outwood Academy BishopsgarthSecondaryNo rating available
Oxbridge Lane Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Rosebrook Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Bede's Catholic AcademyPrimaryGood
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, StocktonPrimaryGood
St Gregory's Catholic AcademyPrimaryGood
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic AcademyPrimaryGood
St Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, StocktonPrimaryGood
The Glebe Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
The Grangefield AcademySecondaryOutstanding
The Oak Tree AcademyPrimaryGood
Tilery Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Whitehouse Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Stockton On Tees averages 483 Mbps — 383% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Stockton On Tees homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 66.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.6
% Rated C or Above66.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,160

Demographics & Economy

Population84,824
Median Age42.9
Median Household Income£28,467
Employment Rate54.7%
Owner Occupied66.2%
Degree-Level Qualified29.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Stockton On Tees?
The average house price in Stockton On Tees is £168,279 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Stockton On Tees?
The most affordable entry point in Stockton On Tees is a flat, with an average price of £88,937.
Is Stockton On Tees a safe place to live?
Stockton On Tees has a recorded crime rate of 99.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Stockton On Tees?
Stockton On Tees has 28 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Stockton On Tees?
Average broadband download speeds in Stockton On Tees are around 483 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.2% of premises.
How big is Stockton On Tees?
Stockton On Tees is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 84,824.

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