Sowerby Way Egglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees
37 addresses across 6 postcodes (TS16), about 430 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 38202093.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Stockton-on-Tees costs £2,590 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Eaglescliffe, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 37 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eaglescliffe Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (28% of about 1,100 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 17 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 0RB | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TS16 0RF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS16 0RE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS16 0RG | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| TS16 0SB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 14 | unlikely |
| TS16 0RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 24 m and 29 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS16 0RB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| TS16 0RE | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| TS16 0RF | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| TS16 0RG | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| TS16 0RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS16 0SB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eaglescliffe 212,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allens West 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Yarm 146,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durham Lane Industrial Park Eaglescliffe | 360 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Yarm Wharf Long Stay Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 60.4 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eaglescliffe Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eaglescliffe Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road Dental Practice | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Of North Tees | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Yarm Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Eaglescliffe, Eaglescliffe Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,040 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 1.7 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, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 3 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Barwick medieval village, 50m north east of Barwick Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Romano-British villa, with associated enclosures and other features, at Condercum Green, Ingleby Barwick | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley Moor Plantation | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Quarry Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Sand Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Coatham Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Bunkerdale | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| The Horse Shoe | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 37 |
1 of the street's 37 addresses is 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 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Links Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Junction Farm Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Durham Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Egglescliffe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homebasket UK Limited TS16 0RF | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Just Anth Catering TS16 0RD | Mobile caterer | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Three 13 Training TS16 0RD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Acorn Tees Valley TS16 0RD | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Yarm RUFC & Preston Cricket Club TS16 0RG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Carlsberg Marstons TS16 0RG | Distributors/Transporters | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Yarm Distillery TS16 0RG | Manufacturers/packers | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| One Stop Convenience Store TS16 0BT | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Durham Lane Industrial Park (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 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 | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 10 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
- TS16 0RB: 22 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- TS16 0RF: 8 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- TS16 0RE: 2 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- TS16 0RG: 2 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- TS16 0SB: 2 addresses of 45 in the postcode
- TS16 0RZ: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Guiseley Way · Cleasby Way · Cowton Way · Wass Way · Boltby Way
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.