Postcode Analysis Middlesbrough, North East

COLLEGE ROAD, TS3 9EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROAD, TS3 9EP.

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Population

441

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 27,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TS3 9EP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, TS3 9EP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TS3 9EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Road, 0.5km from Brambles Farm in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Brambles & Thorntree ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS3 9EP is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 42% 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 is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 TS3 9EP are sourced from Output Area E00060971 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS3 9EP. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 50,000

1 sales · Mean £ 50,000

Semi-Detached

£ 104,000

2 sales · Mean £ 104,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around TS3 9EP is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences188
Criminal damage and arson96
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order29
Burglary21

school Local Schools

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Discovery Special Academy

Good79 pupils0.4 km
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Brambles Primary Academy

Outstanding332 pupils0.4 km
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Corpus Christi RC Primary School

Good279 pupils0.5 km
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Caldicotes Primary Academy

Good272 pupils0.6 km
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Thorntree Academy

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.7 km
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Pallister Park Primary School

Good654 pupils1.0 km
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River Tees Primary Academy

Good8 pupils1.1 km
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River Tees Academy Grangetown

1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Annie's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Farmhouse Kitchen0.4 km
  • Flower Drum0.8 km
  • Simo's Pizzeria0.2 km
  • TS3 Tandoori0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Eco-Shop0.5 km
  • Family Choice Foodstores0.9 km
  • Game Changer Deli0.8 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Steve's General Dealers0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Brambles Farm Social Club0.4 km
  • Cargo Fleet Club0.4 km
  • Middlebeck Social Club0.7 km
  • Polton Allstars at Top Corner Sports0.6 km
  • The Thorntree0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • The Tees Cafe0.9 km
  • UCC B&B0.8 km
  • Thorntree Academy (Hutchison Catering)0.7 km
  • 7 K S Teesvalley Y A F0.9 km
  • Caterlink at Corpus Christie Roman Catholic Primary0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencers Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Billie Tyler's Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Spar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • South Bank1.9 km
  • James Cook University Hospital2.1 km
  • Marton2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Hatherley Court0.1 km
  • Hatherley Court0.1 km
  • Beresford Buildings0.2 km
  • Barrass Grove0.2 km
  • Beresford Buildings0.2 km