Billingham vs Stockton-on-Tees
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Billingham offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. Billingham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Stockton On Tees edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Billingham
£155,837
Stockton-on-Tees
£168,279
Crime Rate
Billingham
99.7
Stockton-on-Tees
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Billingham
88.9%
Stockton-on-Tees
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Billingham
454.1
Stockton-on-Tees
482.5
EPC Rating
Billingham
71.7
Stockton-on-Tees
71.6
Median Income
Billingham
£27,986
Stockton-on-Tees
£28,467
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Billingham is £155,837, which is 7% less than Stockton On Tees at £168,279. The most affordable entry point in Billingham is a flat at £70,812, while in Stockton On Tees it is a flat at £88,937.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Stockton On Tees (£88,937 vs £70,812).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Billingham prices grew faster — 29% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 99.7 offences per 1,000 people, Billingham is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Stockton On Tees's 99.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Billingham is violent-crime, while in Stockton On Tees it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastStockton On Tees has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Billingham. Billingham has 13 schools in total, while Stockton On Tees has 28.
Billingham School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stockton-on-Tees School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 28 schools (23 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Billingham | Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 28 |
| Primary | 11 | 23 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 88.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Stockton On Tees offers faster average downloads at 482.5 Mbps, compared to 454.1 Mbps in Billingham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.3% of premises in Billingham and 98.2% in Stockton On Tees. Gigabit availability stands at 90.1% in Billingham and 96.1% in Stockton On Tees.
Stockton On Tees is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (483 vs 454 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Billingham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Stockton On Tees. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,160 in Billingham and £1,160 in Stockton On Tees. 67.4% of homes in Billingham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.2% in Stockton On Tees.
Billingham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,467 in Stockton On Tees and £27,985.5 in Billingham. The median age is 43.2 in Billingham and 42.9 in Stockton On Tees. Employment rates stand at 52.6% in Billingham and 54.7% in Stockton On Tees. Owner-occupancy is 62.2% in Billingham versus 66.2% in Stockton On Tees.
| Indicator | Billingham | Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,603 | 84,824 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,985.5 | £28,467 |
| Employment Rate | 52.6% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.2% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.1% | 29.5% |
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