Is TS21 1BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, TS21 1BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of TS21 1BQ?

The population for the TS21 1BQ area is approximately 272 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Stockton-on-Tees, North East

TS21 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TS21 1BQ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS21 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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5/10

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2/10

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6/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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10/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, TS21 1BQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TS21 1BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Whinny Hill in Stockton-on-Tees. Administratively it sits within Western Parishes ward and the Stockton North constituency.

For serious buyers, TS21 1BQ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for TS21 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00061873 (shared with 13 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 TS21 1BQ. The average age is 55.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%

Asian / British Asian5.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

TS21 1BQ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Eaglescliffe5.1 km
Stockton Station5.1 km
Allens West5.1 km