TS2 1AR 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, TS2 1AR is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 (784 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 TS2 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00188254 (shared with 327 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TS2 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TS2 1AR.
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 TS2 1AR — 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 TS2 1AR. 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 TS2 1AR are high at 784 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
High Clarence Primary School
Ayresome Primary School
Breckon Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Finishing Touches0.3 km
- WH Smith0.1 km
- Teesside Ship Supplies0.7 km
- Body Extreme0.5 km
- Cake Box0.4 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Cafe Vibe0.5 km
- Cineworld0.8 km
- Heart Space Coffee Pod0.5 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Best Buy Fisheries0.9 km
- Supreme Greek0.8 km
- Fatso's0.4 km
- Golden Chopsticks0.7 km
- Pablo’s Pizza & Grill0.2 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- The Discovery0.4 km
- Bier & Beer0.3 km
- Bar Cuda0.3 km
- Central Hotel0.4 km
- Flares/Reflex0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough0.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Middlesbrough0.2 km
- South Bank3.2 km
- James Cook University Hospital3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Albert Street Taxi Rank0.0 km
- Rail Station0.1 km
- Bridge Street West Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Middlesbrough Rail Station0.1 km
- Middlesbrough Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TS21AR · Data under Open Government Licence