Cowley Close Egglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS16), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38200587.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Stockton-on-Tees costs £2,590 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Eaglescliffe, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Preston Park, is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eaglescliffe Medical Practice, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £339,950 | £339,950 | £339,950 |
| 2015 | 1 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £314,000 | £314,000 | £314,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £169,995 | £169,995 | £169,995 |
| 2000 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2021 | 1 TS16 0QY | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 6 TS16 0QY | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2018 | 7 TS16 0QY | Detached | £339,950 | |
| 28 Apr 2015 | 6 TS16 0QY | Detached | £318,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 5 TS16 0QY | Detached | £314,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2010 | 4 TS16 0QY | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2003 | 7 TS16 0QY | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2001 | 5 TS16 0QY | Detached | £169,995 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2000 | 7 TS16 0QY | Detached | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 147 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Stockton-on-Tees in 2026-27: Band D £2,590 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,727 | £2,014 | £2,302 | £2,590 | £3,165 | £3,741 | £4,316 | £5,180 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (24% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 14 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS16 0QY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
| TS16 0BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS16 0BN | 96% | 96% | 96% | 4% |
| TS16 0QY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eaglescliffe 212,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allens West 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Thornaby 660,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pennypot Lane Preston | 60 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Ealing Scooter Parking Bay | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 59.9 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Eaglescliffe Medical Practice | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Pharmacy Express | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Of North Tees | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Federation | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Teeside, Stockton On Tees Cashzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Preston Park 35 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,630 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Preston Lane Allotments 1.4 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 36 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stockton & Darlington Railway: earthworks of the 1825 main line and associated features within Preston Park, a scheduled monument, 180 m south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton & Darlington Railway: earthworks of the 1825 main line and associated features within Preston Park | Scheduled monument | 180 m south |
| Romano-British villa, with associated enclosures and other features, at Condercum Green, Ingleby Barwick | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Barwick medieval village, 50m north east of Barwick Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Ropner Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Cowley Moor Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| The Horse Shoe | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bunkerdale | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| The Fleet | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 10 |
9 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stockton-on-Tees: see them on the Stockton-on-Tees page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Links Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Francis of Assisi Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claires Kitchen and Deli TS16 0AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Cafe Tees @ Preston Park TS18 3RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Spence Cafe TS18 3RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Penny On The Move TS16 0BQ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Appley Close (3); On or near Worsley Close (3); On or near Cowley Close (2); On or near Bardsley Close (1); On or near Kearsley Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Pennypot Lane · Kearsley Close · Appley Close · Bardsley Close · Worsley Close · Gatley Walk · Sycamore Road · Sycamore Road · Preston Lane · Larch Crescent · Sycamore Road
All the streets in TS16 and across Stockton-on-Tees.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.