Billingham
Built-up area in Stockton-on-Tees, England
| Coordinates: | 54.603, -1.271 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 47 23 |
| Population: | 35,708 |
| Dialling code: | 01642 (Middlesbrough) |
Billingham is a working town on the north bank of the River Tees, within the borough of Stockton-on-Tees in the Teesside area and historically part of County Durham. It sits in the industrial ribbon east of Stockton and west of Hartlepool, forming part of the broader Teesside conurbation while being close to riverside marshes and coastal nature sites.
The town grew rapidly in the early 20th century around large chemical works (later part of ICI), becoming known for fertiliser and synthetic ammonia production; that industrial heritage still shapes its economy and landscape, including an extensive industrial estate. Cultural life is grounded in local institutions such as the Billingham Forum and the unusually named football club Billingham Synthonia (a nod to the town’s chemical past), while nearby marshes and Seal Sands nature areas provide rich birdlife and a contrast to the industrial skyline.
Postcode districts covering Billingham
Most populated places nearby
- Sunderland 21.2 miles
- Middlesbrough 3.7 miles
- Darlington 12.3 miles
- Hartlepool 4.9 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 3.1 miles
- Washington 22.7 miles
- Durham 17 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 18.4 miles
- Redcar 7.9 miles
- Peterlee 11.1 miles
- Chester-le-Street 21.7 miles
- Bishop Auckland 16.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Billingham East Ward 0.8 miles
- Billingham Central Ward 0.9 miles
- Billingham North Ward 1.4 miles
- Billingham South Ward 1.6 miles
- Billingham West & Wolviston Ward 1.7 miles
- Norton South Ward 1.8 miles
- Wolviston Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Norton Central Ward 2 miles
- Newton Bewley Parish 2.1 miles
- Norton North Ward 2.2 miles
- Newport Ward 2.4 miles
- Central Ward 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Billingham
TS23 2AS, TS23 2RF, TS23 2LT, TS23 3HZ, TS23 2QD, TS22 5DT, TS23 3PB, TS23 3EJ, TS23 1JT … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 9.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 34.3 miles
- Billingham Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Middlesbrough Railway Station 2.2 miles
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Schools in Billingham
- Ash Trees Academy Special
- Billingham South Community Primary School Primary
- Northfield School and Sports College Secondary
- Oakdene Primary Academy Primary
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Academy Primary
- Pentland Primary School Primary
- Prior's Mill C of E Primary School Primary
- Roseberry Primary School Primary
- St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Michael's Catholic Academy Secondary
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 2.8 miles
- Seaton Snook Hill 4.8 miles
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 5.2 miles
- Teesport Harbour 6.1 miles
- Victoria Park Stadium 6.4 miles
- Hartlepool Marina Marina 6.7 miles
- Wilton Castle Estate 7.3 miles
- Redcar Beach Beach 7.8 miles
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 8.3 miles
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 10.3 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 12.4 miles