Nursing in Stockton-on-Tees: Studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Stockton-on-Tees - where nurses can find jobs, hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in County Durham, in North East England and is located on the northern bank of the River Tees.
Among its claims to fame it was home to the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the first to use steam locomotives and one of the first public railways transporting passengers and goods – while ‘matches’ or friction lights as they were initially known were a local invention.
For Nurses, Stockton-on Tees could be a good place to live, work and study.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, here is an end-to guide for Nurses wanting to study or work in Stockton-on Tees.
Where do Nurses work in Stockton-on-Tees?
The major employers of Nurses in Stockton-on-Tees offer work in numerous healthcare-related centres.
University Hospital of North Tees
Lawson Street Health Centre
Priory Hospital Stockton Hall (mental health)
Nuffield Health Tees Hospital (Private)
There are many hospitals and care homes in Stockton-on Tees, including ones in the private sector. They are constantly searching for registered Nurses as well as carers.
Any of these outlets would provide ideal opportunities for nurses to train and work in.
There are thousands of full time and part time vacancies for Nurses, across hundreds of specialisms throughout Stockton-on Tees for anyone wanting to live, work and move here.
If you're looking for nursing jobs in Stockton-on Tees, check out our latest roles to see what is on offer, and where.
Where do aspiring Nurses study in Stockton-on-Tees?
Future nurses in Stockton-on Tees have a variety of study alternatives in which to progress their chosen career, or indeed gain their nursing degree.
Whilst there isn't a University in Stockton-on-Tees itself, the best option is Teesside University in nearby Middlesbrough (6 miles) which offers multiple nursing and health courses, both undergraduate and postgraduate, for anyone wanting to study and train to become a nurse. All courses start in September.
Durham University Queen’s Campus located in Thornaby-on-Tees in Stockton has a limited number of healthcare related medical courses with start dates for September.
Stockton Riverside College, located at the same Thornaby-on-Tees campus, also offers a small selection of health care courses which have start dates for September and October.
Our Nursing University Guide compares many of the Nursing courses on offer in the UK so you can pick the right one for you.
The average monthly rental in of Stockton-on Tees is around £700 per month which is lower than other major cities in the UK.
Where do Nurses live in Stockton-on Tees?
Nurses live all over Stockton-on Tees but some of the more favourable locations are below:
Ingleby Barwick.
A popular location for nurses with families with its highly sought after local schools and independent amenities.
Billingham.
A great area to live with its variety of shops and amenities as well as plentiful affordable housing.
Norton-on-Tees.
A market town two miles from the centre of Stockton is another desirable choice for nurses to reside in.
Stockton-on Tees City Centre.
Popular with Nurses due to its excellent central location with endless amenities close by.
Any of these places in Stockton-on Tees or the surrounding areas would be ideal places to which to live. Check out our latest nursing roles within the region.
What are the living costs for Nurses in Stockton-on Tees?
Stockton-on Tees is a great town for nurses to live in the UK and was rated the sixth best place to live in England and Wales in a nationwide survey.
Here is a broad guide to some of the different costs of living in the town of Stockton-on Tees.
The average price for a home in Stockton-on Tees is currently £144,390 which is less than half the cost of the national average of £293,000.
The average rental price for a property in Stockton-on Tees is £700 per month. But if you are merely looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just over £450 per a month.
Council tax costs vary a lot across the city. But many people in Stockton-on Tees are in a Band B property or similar, which currently means paying around about £1,845.91 per a year – or just over £153 a month.
Bills like shopping and utilities are priced along the same lines to the rest of the UK.
Is travel easy in Stockton-on-Tees?
Travel can be easily accessed in Stockton-on Tee by foot or local bus.
For travel outside the area, Stockton-on-Tees has excellent road links with the A66 running east/west serving Middlesbrough and Darlington with links to the A1 (M) while the A19 runs north/south offering good connections to Sunderland and York. The A177 links the town to Durham.
By road London to Stockton-on Tees is just over four and half hours away while York can be reached within an hour.
Stockton railway station is served by Northern offering local and regional services while nearby Thornaby provides fast links via the Trans Pennine Express to Manchester and York with limited direct services to London. National Express Coaches also readily serve the town.
Teesside International Airport although a minor airport offers some international services while Newcastle international airport, just over 35 miles away, is the second largest terminal in the north of England which offers flights to destinations across the UK, Europe and beyond.
View our other location guides to find out what its like to work as a nurse in other parts of the UK.
What to do in Stockton-on Tees: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out
There are lots of places in Stockton-on Tees to visit and explore.
Culture and attractions
One of the top places to visit is the Wynyard Planetarium and Observatory, which as well as being a daytime activity also offers a selection of evening openings. It is a wonderful place to visit to explore and learn about the night sky, solar system and space with family and friends.
Butterfly World is another highly recommended place to visit. Experiences there range from the magical Tropical Rain Forest to watching hundreds of beautiful butteries fly across the air. There are also Meerkats and reptiles’ areas to explore too.
There are many interesting museums and galleries in Stockton-on Tees which include ARC (Stockton Arts Centre), Preston Park Museum and Grounds and The Georgian Theatre, a fully independent music venue while Stockton Globe theatre is a Grade II Listed art deco building offering a wide variety of shows and visiting acts.
There are many beautiful nature and green spots to explore during your free time including Ropner Park, Preston Park, Quarry Wood Nature Reserve, or just take a stroll walk around the River Tees, using the new pedestrian Infinity Bridge.
Stockton Town Football Club play their home games at Bishopton Road West and play in the Northern Premier League East while nearby Middlesbrough FC compete in the EFL Championship. Sedgefield racecourse is less than ten miles away.
Nightlife and eating out
Stockton-on Tees has a variety of options for your nightlife including popular restaurants and bars.
Highlights include:
Dr.Inks Stockton. Popular bar which creates tasty handmade cocktails.
Thirsty Souls. Located in the heart of Regent Quarters in Stockton-on Tees offering food, drinks, and award-winning pies.
Carpaccio's Bar and Restaurant. Endless food and drink options with an Italian theme.
The Golden Smog. Stockton’s original and micropub since 2014.
Finally, The Georgian Theatre and Bar. Popular due to offering a range of entertainment and music.
What are the school options in of Stockton-on Tees?
There are many school options for where to send your children to school in of Stockton-on Tee.
There are 70 primary schools, 23 secondary schools and 4 independent private schools in of Stockton-on Tees.
No matter your school preferences there are lots of school options for you in of Stockton-on Tees and surrounding areas.
Population and demographics in of Stockton-on Tees
Here are some of the main population and demographic facts.
The population in the town of Stockton-on Tees is 84,800 while the total population in the borough is 196,000.
The population density is 2,487 people per square mile.
Student population of Stockton-on Tees is 6,600.
4.6% of residents in Stockton-on-Tees identified their ethnic group within the 'Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh' category.
5.3 % of population Stockton-on Tees is unemployed – slightly higher than the UK average.
In summary: is Stockton-on Tees a good place to be a Nurse?
The average salary for Nurses in Stockton-on Tees is about £37,000 which is slightly less than the average nurse salary in the UK.
The overall living costs in Stockton-on Tees are lower than many parts of the UK.
There are lots of things for you to do in Stockton-on Tees no matter if you are a student, Nurse or have a family.
There are lots of fantastic schools in Stockton-on Tees to send your children.
Travel is simple, and there is plenty of work on offer in Stockton-on Tees.
Here are a couple of examples for your salary.
As a newly qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a room in a shared house, you would still have more than £1500 left in your pocket each month for everything else.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint share in an average-priced flat.
As a nursing student or Nurse in Stockton-on Tees you will have a wonderful life, there is lots to do to keep you busy.
