TS8 9LY is a safe, established residential area on Wight Grove, 1.1km from Thornton (Stainton and Thornton) in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Stainton & Thornton ward and the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency.
For families considering a move, TS8 9LY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k.
Census 2021 statistics for TS8 9LY are sourced from Output Area E00060958 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WIGHT GROVE, TS8 9LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGHT GROVE, TS8 9LY.
449
40
£ 35,500 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TS8 9LY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS8 9LY. The average age is 40.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 239,995
8 sales · Mean £ 235,560
Semi-Detached
£ 187,995
12 sales · Mean £ 191,495
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TS8 9LY has low crime rates — 37 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
Hemlington Hall Academy
Viewley Hill Academy
St Gerard's RC Primary School
Acklam Whin Primary School
St Clare's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Stainton Inn and Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Hemlington Hall Academy - Lingfeld Education Trust0.1 km
- Grace & Maman0.4 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Boots0.9 km
- Booze Box0.9 km
- Morgans Bakery0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hemlington Social Club0.9 km
- The Cleveland Huntsman0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hemlington Golden Fry0.9 km
- Jimmys Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Senorita Pizzeria0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Sporting Lodge Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Marton4.3 km
- James Cook University Hospital4.4 km
- Gypsy Lane5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Stainton Way West Footbridge0.0 km
- Stainton Way West Footbridge0.1 km
- St Austell Close0.3 km
- Fawcett Avenue0.3 km
- St Austell Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS89LY · Data under Open Government Licence