TS4 2BQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Borough Road, 0.6km from Middlesbrough in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS4 2BQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Middlesbrough. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £58k, 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 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00060874 (shared with 76 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOROUGH ROAD, TS4 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, TS4 2BQ.
541
36
£ 24,900 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS4 2BQ 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 2BQ has a significant social housing presence — 58% 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 2BQ. The average age is 36.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 44,000
2 sales · Mean £ 44,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS4 2BQ is above average at 116 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
Outwood Academy Riverside
Breckon Hill Primary School
North Ormesby Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School
Ayresome Primary School
Newport Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- W2 World Buffet1.0 km
- Foodies0.8 km
- The Stottie Company1.0 km
- Akbars Restaurant0.8 km
- Art Cafe0.6 km
- + 99 more
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- WH Smith1.0 km
- Abbeys Byelands Store0.5 km
- Dins Express/ Victoria News0.5 km
- European Deli0.9 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Supermarket0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- Bier & Beer0.8 km
- Chequers/Mint0.8 km
- Swatter's Carr0.9 km
- The Intrepid Explorer1.0 km
- The Townhouse0.9 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Hot Oven0.9 km
- Burger inc0.7 km
- Kings Palace0.9 km
- Kings Road Parmesan House0.9 km
- Pizza & Co0.7 km
- + 44 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Chadwick Guest House0.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Middlesbrough0.9 km
- James Cook University Hospital2.6 km
- South Bank2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Newlands Medical Centre0.1 km
- Elstone Road0.1 km
- Newlands Medical Centre0.1 km
- Elstone Road0.1 km
- St John's Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS42BQ · Data under Open Government Licence