TS5 4EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.7km from Newport in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Ayresome ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
The people who live in TS5 4EW are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £82k, 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 4EW are sourced from Output Area E00060584 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, TS5 4EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, TS5 4EW.
279
39
£ 32,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS5 4EW 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TS5 4EW's 54% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS5 4EW. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 82,000
4 sales · Mean £ 98,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS5 4EW is moderate at 75 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
Archibald Primary School
Macmillan Academy
Sacred Heart Primary School
Ayresome Primary School
Linthorpe Community Primary School
Newport Primary School
Whinney Banks Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Booze 4 Us0.7 km
- Hall's Wholesale Meat0.8 km
- S & T News & Booze0.6 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Adulis0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chapel0.4 km
- The Tower Club Ballroom0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Caterlink at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary0.8 km
- Ciao Bella Cafe0.6 km
- Cristian Restaurant0.9 km
- Khan's of Middlesbrough0.8 km
- Cafe Connect0.2 km
- + 5 more
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
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Balti Night0.9 km
- Peri Peri Hermanos0.8 km
- Naan Pizza0.9 km
- Sicilianos Pizza0.7 km
- Ronaldo's Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Middlesbrough2.3 km
- Thornaby2.8 km
- James Cook University Hospital3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barnaby Avenue0.2 km
- Barnaby Avenue0.3 km
- Teesside & District Society for the Blind0.3 km
- Liverton Avenue0.3 km
- Parkside Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS54EW · Data under Open Government Licence