TS4 2BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Douglas Street, 0.7km from Middlesbrough in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS4 2BL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Middlesbrough.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 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 TS4 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00188265 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS STREET, TS4 2BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS STREET, TS4 2BL.
221
31
£ 24,900 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS4 2BL 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 2BL has a highly multicultural community character — 51% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS4 2BL. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 TS4 2BL is above average at 115 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
Abingdon Primary School
Breckon Hill Primary School
Outwood Academy Riverside
North Ormesby Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
Ayresome Primary School
Newport Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Mama Bing Limited1.0 km
- Fatso's0.9 km
- Pablo’s Pizza & Grill1.0 km
- The Bake Two1.0 km
- Boro Pizza House0.9 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Card Factory1.0 km
- Central Mews Eco-Shop0.9 km
- Heart Space Shop on the Street1.0 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- One Below0.8 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough0.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Chadwick Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Bar Cuda0.9 km
- Central Hotel0.8 km
- Flares/Reflex1.0 km
- The Smoggy Scholar0.8 km
- Bedford Street Social0.8 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Alkaline Kitchen1.0 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Heart Space Street Food Pod1.0 km
- The Chef1.0 km
- Turtle Bay0.9 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily Redehouse0.7 km
- Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Supermarket0.7 km
- Community Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Middlesbrough1.0 km
- James Cook University Hospital2.4 km
- South Bank2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Newlands Medical Centre0.1 km
- Elstone Road0.1 km
- Elstone Road0.1 km
- Newlands Medical Centre0.1 km
- Breckon Hill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS42BL · Data under Open Government Licence