TS2 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area on Cleveland Street, 1.0km from Middlesbrough in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS2 1AY is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (859 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for TS2 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00188254 (shared with 327 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLEVELAND STREET, TS2 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLEVELAND STREET, TS2 1AY.
307
36
£ 24,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, TS2 1AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS2 1AY. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TS2 1AY are high at 859 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Outwood Academy Riverside
High Clarence Primary School
Newport Primary School
Abingdon Primary School
Breckon Hill Primary School
Ayresome Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- W2 World Buffet0.7 km
- Salam0.8 km
- The Fork in the Road0.9 km
- Sally's Cafe0.5 km
- Wellington Garage and Cafe0.5 km
- + 78 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Teesside Ship Supplies0.8 km
- Body Extreme0.6 km
- Cake Box0.6 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Mama Bing Limited0.9 km
- Papa Maf’s0.8 km
- Thai 2 Go0.6 km
- Fatso's0.5 km
- Golden Chopsticks0.8 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough0.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Bar Cuda0.4 km
- Central Hotel0.5 km
- Flares/Reflex0.3 km
- Hit The Bar0.2 km
- Spensley's Emporium / Atik0.2 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Middlesbrough0.2 km
- South Bank3.1 km
- James Cook University Hospital3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cleveland Street0.0 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Cleveland Street0.1 km
- Cleveland Street0.1 km
- Albert Street Taxi Rank0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TS21AY · Data under Open Government Licence