Postcode Analysis Middlesbrough, North East

DOUGLAS STREET, TS4 2BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS STREET, TS4 2BL.

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Population

221

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 24,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British49.1%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean17.1%
Other / Mixed18.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences324
Anti-social behaviour213
Vehicle crime94
Criminal damage and arson79
Public order66

school Local Schools

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Abingdon Primary School

Good588 pupils0.3 km
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Breckon Hill Primary School

Good597 pupils0.3 km
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Outwood Academy Riverside

219 pupils0.4 km
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North Ormesby Primary Academy

Outstanding277 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good365 pupils0.8 km
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St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School

Good223 pupils1.0 km
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Ayresome Primary School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.3 km
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Newport Primary School

Good359 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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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