Postcode Analysis Middlesbrough, North East

TS5 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TS5 4BU.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 32,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS5 4BU 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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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

TS5 4BU has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TS5 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Newport in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Newport ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS5 4BU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £61k, 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 TS5 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00060582 (shared with 15 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 TS5 4BU. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 61,000

1 sales · Mean £ 61,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TS5 4BU is above average at 107 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 offences151
Anti-social behaviour77
Criminal damage and arson49
Public order22
Shoplifting17

school Local Schools

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Macmillan Academy

Good1592 pupils0.4 km
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Archibald Primary School

Good498 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good329 pupils0.9 km
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Ayresome Primary School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.0 km
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Newport Primary School

Good359 pupils1.0 km
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Linthorpe Community Primary School

Good729 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Booze 4 Us0.6 km
  • Hall's Wholesale Meat0.6 km
  • S & T News & Booze0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Adulis0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Chapel0.2 km
  • The Tower Club Ballroom0.1 km
  • Western Social Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Caterlink at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary0.9 km
  • Ciao Bella Cafe0.4 km
  • Cristian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Khan's of Middlesbrough0.8 km
  • Cafe Connect0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Babylon Mini Market0.8 km
  • Bucharest Mini Market0.8 km
  • Al-Madina0.9 km
  • Maten Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Balti Night0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Hermanos0.7 km
  • Naan Pizza0.9 km
  • Sicilianos Pizza0.7 km
  • Khana Sharna0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Middlesbrough2.1 km
  • Thornaby2.8 km
  • Stockton Station3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Teesside & District Society for the Blind0.1 km
  • Teesside & District Society for the Blind0.1 km
  • Ayresome Grange Road0.3 km
  • Macmillan Academy0.3 km
  • Ayresome Grange Road0.3 km