Billingham is a well-established town in County Durham, North East England, with a resident population of around 55,000 people within a 10-minute drive. Its strategic location places it just 20 minutes from Middlesbrough (population 138,400) and Stockton-on-Tees (population 83,490), making it easily accessible to a wider catchment area.
The town has enjoyed a stable population for many years, with the industrial sector continuing to play a key role in local employment. Billingham is home to a number of major companies, including Cambridge Research Biochemicals, ABB Group, Biochemica, GrowHow, Johnson Matthey, FujiFilm, Diosynth Biologics and Fruitaro – all providing a diverse range of skilled job opportunities.
Billingham Town Centre is the community’s retail and leisure hub, featuring a mix of well-known national chains such as Asda, Greggs, Iceland and Argos, alongside local restaurants, cafés, estate agents, banks, and essential services including a health centre and library. The lively outdoor market, held every Monday and Friday, adds further vibrancy and variety.
To the east of the town centre sits The Forum, a major draw for visitors from across the North East, boasting a swimming pool, ice rink, theatre, and a host of other leisure facilities.
Billingham also proudly hosts the annual Billingham International Folklore Festival, a celebrated cultural event that attracts performers and visitors from around the world, further cementing the town’s place as a destination for both residents and visitors alike.