TS4 2AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Raines Court, 0.4km from Berwick Hills in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Longlands & Beechwood ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS4 2AL is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 TS4 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00060666 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAINES COURT, TS4 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAINES COURT, TS4 2AL.
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44
£ 35,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS4 2AL 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
TS4 2AL has a significant social housing presence — 56% 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 TS4 2AL. The average age is 43.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 160,000
4 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TS4 2AL are high at 161 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Berwick Hills Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Beech Grove Primary School
Pallister Park Primary School
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Breckon Hill Primary School
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Mint Leaf Restaurant0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
- The Hub0.6 km
- The Orchard0.3 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boynton News0.5 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- Low Cost Convenience Store0.8 km
- Mixture Shop0.8 km
- Morgans Bakery0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Acklam Iron & Steel Works Athletic Club0.7 km
- Jack and Jill0.7 km
- Legends0.8 km
- Longlands Club0.8 km
- Priory Social Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Dart0.7 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chopsticks and Per-Peri Halal0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Plaice0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Longlands Pizzaria0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn Middlesbrough Central South0.9 km
- Chadwick Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Cook University Hospital1.1 km
- Marton2.2 km
- Middlesbrough2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Social Club0.4 km
- Newcastle House0.4 km
- Priory Social Club0.4 km
- Newcastle House0.4 km
- Belle Vue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TS42AL · Data under Open Government Licence