Postcode Analysis Stockton-on-Tees, North East

PRIORY GARDENS, TS20 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY GARDENS, TS20 1BJ.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, TS20 1BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 55-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TS20 1BJ is a mixed residential area on Priory Gardens, 0.2km from Summerhouse Square in Stockton-on-Tees. Administratively it sits within Norton North ward and the Stockton North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS20 1BJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TS20 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00061830 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS20 1BJ. The average age is 55.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 129,000

11 sales · Mean £ 129,909

Terraced

£ 105,000

2 sales · Mean £ 105,000

Detached

£ 292,000

1 sales · Mean £ 292,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TS20 1BJ is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences149
Anti-social behaviour87
Public order32
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Good294 pupils0.3 km
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Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy

Good233 pupils0.5 km
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The Glebe Primary School

Good432 pupils0.8 km
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Norton Primary Academy

Good364 pupils1.1 km
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Crooksbarn Primary School

Requires Improvement304 pupils1.1 km
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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good325 pupils1.2 km
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North Shore Academy

Outstanding659 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • a pizza dough0.7 km
  • Go Local0.8 km
  • Chisholm Bookmakers0.8 km
  • Blondie Bakery Ltd0.1 km
  • Sonia's0.2 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Albany Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Musa's Grill House0.5 km
  • Norton Fisheries0.1 km
  • Barnacles0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Land (NE) Ltd1.0 km
  • Nidos Pizza0.8 km
  • Pizza Hotline0.8 km
  • The Pizza Guys0.1 km
  • Tasty Wok0.2 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Bank0.1 km
  • The Head Of Steam0.3 km
  • The Red Lion0.3 km
  • Norton Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • The Centenary0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Thomas Foodmarket1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Kingswood Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stockton Station2.1 km
  • Billingham3.0 km
  • Thornaby3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Library0.1 km
  • Highland Lad0.1 km
  • The Highland Laddie0.1 km
  • Library0.1 km
  • Greta Road0.2 km