TS8 0RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fox Howe, 0.3km from Newham Grange in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Coulby Newham ward and the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS8 0RU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 24.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TS8 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00060693 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOX HOWE, TS8 0RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOX HOWE, TS8 0RU.
195
48
£ 36,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS8 0RU 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, TS8 0RU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS8 0RU. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
9 sales · Mean £ 130,666
Detached
£ 151,500
10 sales · Mean £ 165,750
Terraced
£ 910,500
2 sales · Mean £ 910,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TS8 0RU has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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
Sunnyside Academy
The King's Academy
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Marton Manor Primary School
Holmwood School
St Gerard's RC Primary School
St Thomas More RC Primary School
Captain Cook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Coulby Fishbar/Parkway Pizzas0.8 km
- Parkway Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Chino's0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- B&M Homestores0.6 km
- Boyes0.6 km
- Cooplands0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Marton News0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Apple Tree0.8 km
- Lingfield Farm0.8 km
- Parkway Social Club0.6 km
- Middlesbrough & District Motor Club0.9 km
- Rudds Arms1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Caterlink at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary0.9 km
- Everyone Active at Middlesbrough Golf Club0.9 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Bentley's Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marton2.1 km
- James Cook University Hospital2.5 km
- Gypsy Lane2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Saxonfield0.2 km
- Grange Farm0.2 km
- Saxonfield0.3 km
- Grange Farm0.3 km
- Hollowfield0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TS80RU · Data under Open Government Licence