Stockton-on-Tees: population and statistics
Stockton-on-Tees has a population of 207,158 (2025) across 204.9 km², or 1,011 people per km². It ranks 111 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 207,158 residents
- 204.9 km²
- 1,011 people/km²
Stockton-on-Tees in numbers
Population of Stockton-on-Tees over time
Stockton-on-Tees had 195,790 residents in 2015 and 207,158 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 196,388 |
| 2021 | 197,032 |
| 2022 | 200,573 |
| 2023 | 203,361 |
| 2024 | 206,018 |
| 2025 | 207,158 |
All indicators for Stockton-on-Tees
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 21.3% | 20.4% | ranked 200 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.9% | 17.1% | 17.4% | ranked 92 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 91,370 dwellings | 1,296,150 | 27,429,300 | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 21.3% | 33.8% | 31.6% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.9% | 16.3% | 18.1% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 83,756 households | 124,506 | 61,440 | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.7% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 43 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.2% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 262 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.6% | 60.5% | 67.3% | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.0% | 17.3% | 17.6% | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.3% | 22.0% | 14.3% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £170,029 | £168,472 | £272,474 | ranked 329 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.0% | 4.8% | 2.2% | ranked 134 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.9% | 79.2% | 76.7% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.5% | 5.2% | 7.8% | ranked 272 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | ranked 177 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,255 sites | 92,455 | 3,232,440 | ranked 167 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 35.0 per 1,000 | 33.5 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 295 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,780 businesses | 74,490 | 2,786,975 | ranked 181 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,558 | £35,016 | £38,490 | ranked 205 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.5% | 71.8% | 76.3% | ranked 242 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.2% | ranked 98 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stockton-on-Tees | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 22.3% | 27.7% | 18.5% | ranked 110 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 12 local authorities in North East, Stockton-on-Tees ranks 6 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Stockton-on-Tees, compared with an average of 0.8% in North East and 1.5% across the UK.
Average house price: £170,029 in Stockton-on-Tees, compared with an average of £168,472 in North East and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North East for “Dwellings built since 2000”.
- Number 1 in North East for “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,703 football pitches.
- 3.6 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Middlesbrough, 6.7 km away.
Business sectors: Stockton-on-Tees
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical16.4% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.0
- Construction13.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing4.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.4% ×1.1
Where is Stockton-on-Tees?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stockton-on-Tees?
Stockton-on-Tees has 207,158 residents (2025), ranking 111 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Stockton-on-Tees?
Stockton-on-Tees covers 204.9 km², with a density of 1,011 people per km².
Is the population of Stockton-on-Tees growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stockton-on-Tees went from 195,790 to 207,158, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Stockton-on-Tees?
Stockton-on-Tees is in North East (region). Latitude 54.550, longitude −1.333.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Stockton-on-Tees?
In Stockton-on-Tees, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Average house price: what is the figure for Stockton-on-Tees?
In Stockton-on-Tees, “Average house price” stands at £170,029 (2026), ranking 329 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Stockton-on-Tees?
The nearest to Stockton-on-Tees are Middlesbrough (6.7 km), Darlington (14 km), Hartlepool (17 km), Redcar and Cleveland (20 km), County Durham (25 km).