Billingham
Parish in Stockton-on-Tees, England
| Coordinates: | 54.603, -1.243 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 48 23 |
| Population: | 35,708 |
| Dialling code: | 01642 (Middlesbrough) |
Billingham sits on the north bank of the River Tees in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees, part of the wider Teesside conurbation and historically within County Durham. It grew rapidly in the 20th century as a planned chemical town after major investment by ICI, so its layout and economy were long shaped by heavy industry; since the late 20th century there has been considerable change with deindustrialisation followed by regeneration and the development of business parks and light industry.
Locally there’s a strong community feel with leisure and cultural facilities such as the Billingham Forum and grassroots sport including Billingham Synthonia. On the edge of town reclaimed industrial land now hosts nature reserves like RSPB Saltholme, notable for birdlife and walking routes, giving an interesting contrast between industrial heritage and wildlife-rich green spaces.
Postcode districts covering Billingham
Most populated places nearby
- Sunderland 21.5 miles
- Middlesbrough 3.1 miles
- Darlington 13.4 miles
- Hartlepool 4.5 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees 3.9 miles
- Washington 23.2 miles
- Durham 17.8 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 18.9 miles
- Redcar 6.8 miles
- Peterlee 11.5 miles
- Chester-le-Street 22.3 miles
- Billingham 1.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Billingham South Ward 0.6 miles
- Billingham Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Billingham East Ward 1.4 miles
- Central Ward 1.9 miles
- Billingham Central Ward 2 miles
- Billingham North Ward 2.1 miles
- Newport Ward 2.4 miles
- Newton Bewley Parish 2.5 miles
- Norton South Ward 2.6 miles
- North Ormesby Ward 2.6 miles
- Greatham Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Wolviston Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Billingham
TS23 1NA, TS23 3HZ, TS23 3XG, TS23 2QJ, TS23 3PE, TS23 3GF, TS23 4DU, TS22 5HL, TS22 5BB … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 9.9 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 34.9 miles
- Middlesbrough Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Billingham Railway Station 2.1 miles
Hotels in Billingham Ad
- Commercial Hotel 5
- Commercial Hotel 3
- Commercial Hotel - Standard Double 3
- Host & Stay | Crosby House
- Host & Stay | Norton House
Schools in Billingham
- Ash Trees Academy Special
- Billingham South Community Primary School Primary
- 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
Local points of interest
- Riverside Stadium Stadium 2.1 miles
- Seaton Snook Hill 4 miles
- Seaton Carew Beach Beach 4.5 miles
- Teesport Harbour 5.2 miles
- Victoria Park Stadium 6 miles
- Wilton Castle Estate 6.3 miles
- Hartlepool Marina Marina 6.3 miles
- Redcar Beach Beach 6.6 miles
- Redcar Racecourse Recreation 7.1 miles
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 10.5 miles
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 13.4 miles