TS4 2RX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Valley Road, 0.8km from Beechwood in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Longlands & Beechwood ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS4 2RX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £42k, 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 2RX are sourced from Output Area E00060651 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLEY ROAD, TS4 2RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY ROAD, TS4 2RX.
465
32
£ 35,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS4 2RX 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 2RX has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS4 2RX. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 42,500
5 sales · Mean £ 58,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS4 2RX is moderate at 83 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
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Beech Grove Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Linthorpe Community Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School
Hollis Academy
Beverley School
Ayresome Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- McMahon Greengrocers0.7 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Village Wines0.7 km
- Zana's Cakes0.9 km
- K2 Food Cash & Carry0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Erimus Quoit & Rifle Club0.6 km
- The Village Bar and Grill0.8 km
- Middlesbrough Bowling Club0.7 km
- Middlesbrough Theatre0.7 km
- The Cleveland Hotel0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- An Apple A Day0.8 km
- Cafe Central Park0.9 km
- Mist Desserts/Mist0.9 km
- Northern Grill0.9 km
- The Copperstone0.7 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Ali's superstore northeast limited0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Coriander0.2 km
- La Rosa Pizzaria0.2 km
- Food Court Express Village Street0.8 km
- Linthorpe Bites0.7 km
- Lucianos0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Chadwick Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- James Cook University Hospital1.8 km
- Middlesbrough2.2 km
- Marton2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bishopton Road0.1 km
- Eastbourne Road Roundabout0.1 km
- Marton Grove Road0.1 km
- Marton Grove Road0.2 km
- Eastbourne Road Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS42RX · Data under Open Government Licence