TS3 8JX is an up-and-coming urban area on Cheam Avenue, 0.3km from Pallister Park in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Berwick Hills & Pallister ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS3 8JX is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 TS3 8JX are sourced from Output Area E00060909 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEAM AVENUE, TS3 8JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEAM AVENUE, TS3 8JX.
308
30
£ 29,400 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS3 8JX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
TS3 8JX has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 TS3 8JX. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS3 8JX is above average at 129 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
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
Discovery Special Academy
Brambles Primary Academy
Pallister Park Primary School
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
River Tees High Academy
River Tees Academy Grangetown
River Tees Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Billie Tyler Wines1.0 km
- Chisholm Bookmakers0.2 km
- David Robinson Butchers0.9 km
- Hifza News0.9 km
- Hundal/Bashers0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Buccaneer0.8 km
- Brambles Farm Social Club0.9 km
- Cargo Fleet Club0.6 km
- Middlebeck Social Club0.5 km
- Polton Allstars at Top Corner Sports0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- 7 K S Teesvalley Y A F0.6 km
- Caterlink at Corpus Christie Roman Catholic Primary0.3 km
- Dee Dee's Café0.7 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Tipsy Cow Cafe @nowc0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Billie Tyler's Convenience Store0.5 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Desserts Xpress0.9 km
- Mr Wang Takeaway0.6 km
- Parmo House0.8 km
- The Raj0.7 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.5 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Cook University Hospital1.7 km
- South Bank2.0 km
- Marton2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Charlbury Road0.0 km
- Charlbury Road0.1 km
- Cranmore Road0.1 km
- Cotswold Avenue0.1 km
- Brambles Farm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS38JX · Data under Open Government Licence