TS5 4EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Ayresome in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Newport ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS5 4EX 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 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 4EX are sourced from Output Area E00060585 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TS5 4EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TS5 4EX.
326
31
£ 32,900 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS5 4EX 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
Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in TS5 4EX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-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 TS5 4EX. The average age is 31.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS5 4EX is above average at 91 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
Linthorpe Community Primary School
Ayresome Primary School
Whinney Banks Primary School
Newport Primary School
Green Lane Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Arncliffe Store0.4 km
- Quickstop Convenience Store1.0 km
- A C Moule & Co Pharmacy0.9 km
- AJ's0.9 km
- Ayresome Park Stores0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Baristas Coffee Shop0.4 km
- H's Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe Connect0.4 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.5 km
- Restaurant Sarah Shawarma1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Famous Pizzeria1.0 km
- DaFlavourz0.8 km
- Y.K Chow0.9 km
- Ronaldo's Pizzeria0.7 km
- De Maggios1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- European Mini Market0.8 km
- Al-Madina0.9 km
- Maten Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Babylon Mini Market0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Chapel0.6 km
- The Tower Club Ballroom0.6 km
- Dr Phil's Real Ale House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Middlesbrough2.4 km
- Thornaby2.8 km
- James Cook University Hospital3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Barnaby Avenue0.1 km
- Barnaby Avenue0.1 km
- West Lane Hospital0.2 km
- West Lane Hospital0.3 km
- Liverton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS54EX · Data under Open Government Licence