Why Stockton-on-Tees?

Stockton-on-Tees is more than just a place. It's a vibrant, welcoming and affordable community with a rich history and stunning landscapes. Embrace the warmth of its people, explore the nooks and crannies of its past, and bask in the splendour of its natural surroundings.

A growing population of over 200,000 people call one of the six towns here "home", and with beautiful parks, open spaces and towns set against the backdrop of the River Tees, a world-class year-round events programme and excellent housing and schools, it's easy to see why.

We're famous for innovation. We've innovated in the past, we're innovating right now, and we will continue to innovate in the future. 5,500 businesses operate here, contributing £4billion to the economy every year.

We are very proud to be home to six thriving towns, each of them unique. Take Yarm for example with it's Georgian High Street, cobbled wynds and 43-arch viaduct. Here you can enjoy an array of independent shops and national chains, award-winning restaurants, artisan coffee shops. You can try an escape room or just relax on the River Tees.

Compare that to Stockton High Street where bold work is happening to create a visionary riverside urban park, joining our retail offer to the River Tees. The development will offer events spaces, play areas,  heritage influences and opportunities for pop-up concessions across a flexible, accessible park that will link the High Street to Stockton riverside. Set to complete in 2026 and with open spaces for community and large-scale events for people of all ages, Stockton Waterfront will be a hub of activity for both residents and visitors to enjoy.