Postcode Analysis Middlesbrough, North East

BOROUGH ROAD, TS4 2BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGH ROAD, TS4 2BQ.

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Population

541

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 24,900 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British45.8%
Asian / British Asian33.5%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 14%
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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences291
Anti-social behaviour183
Vehicle crime80
Criminal damage and arson75
Public order60

school Local Schools

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Abingdon Primary School

Good588 pupils0.3 km
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Outwood Academy Riverside

219 pupils0.3 km
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Breckon Hill Primary School

Good597 pupils0.4 km
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North Ormesby Primary Academy

Outstanding277 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good365 pupils0.9 km
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St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School

Good223 pupils1.1 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

restaurant

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
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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
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Food Warehouse0.7 km
  • Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

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
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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

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