TS1 1LJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Middlesbrough in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Central ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS1 1LJ is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (817 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 TS1 1LJ are sourced from Output Area E00188254 (shared with 327 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TS1 1LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TS1 1LJ.
307
36
£ 24,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in TS1 1LJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS1 1LJ. The average age is 36.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near TS1 1LJ are high at 817 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
Outwood Academy Riverside
Newport Primary School
Abingdon Primary School
Ayresome Primary School
Breckon Hill Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School
North Ormesby Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Finishing Touches0.1 km
- WH Smith0.3 km
- Noor Supermarket0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Bier & Beer0.1 km
- Chequers/Mint0.2 km
- The Hub and The Terrace0.5 km
- Macy Browns0.7 km
- Bar Cuda0.1 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Foodies0.1 km
- The Stottie Company0.3 km
- Akbars Restaurant0.6 km
- 79 (Cafe within the Curve)0.5 km
- Learning Cafe0.5 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- Budgens0.6 km
- Morning Sun0.5 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Hot Oven0.2 km
- Papa Maf’s0.5 km
- Thai 2 Go0.6 km
- Mama Bing Limited0.4 km
- Clucky's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
- Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough0.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Middlesbrough0.4 km
- South Bank3.3 km
- James Cook University Hospital3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TS11LJ · Data under Open Government Licence