TS20 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Washington Grove, 0.6km from Norton in Stockton-on-Tees. Administratively it sits within Norton North ward and the Stockton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS20 1BU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TS20 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00061488 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WASHINGTON GROVE, TS20 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHINGTON GROVE, TS20 1BU.
345
34
£ 36,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS20 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TS20 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £133k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS20 1BU. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 116,500
16 sales · Mean £ 114,490
Terraced
£ 143,000
1 sales · Mean £ 143,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TS20 1BU has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
The Glebe Primary School
Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Crooksbarn Primary School
Harrow Gate Academy
Abbey Hill Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Bluecorn Bakery0.9 km
- Goldleaf Catering1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Jungle Journey1.0 km
- M Plant Butcher0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Highland Laddie0.8 km
- The Scruffy Duck0.9 km
- The Unicorn0.9 km
- George & Dragon0.9 km
- Norton Working Mens Club0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Rounton Coffee Norton0.8 km
- Barnacles0.3 km
- Cafe Maison0.9 km
- La Porto Italiano0.9 km
- Norton Cafe1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Tasty Wok0.9 km
- The Simo's Pizzeria0.9 km
- Franco Pizza0.9 km
- My Choice Pizzeria0.6 km
- Norton Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Kingswood Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stockton Station2.0 km
- Thornaby3.4 km
- Billingham3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Saltney Road0.1 km
- Moray Road0.1 km
- Kennedy Grove0.1 km
- The Centenary0.2 km
- Darlington Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS201BU · Data under Open Government Licence