TS3 9EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Brambles Farm in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Brambles & Thorntree ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, TS3 9EZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 9EZ are sourced from Output Area E00060975 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TS3 9EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TS3 9EZ.
357
45
£ 27,800 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS3 9EZ 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
TS3 9EZ has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS3 9EZ. The average age is 44.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS3 9EZ is above average at 93 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.
school Local Schools
Caldicotes Primary Academy
Discovery Special Academy
Brambles Primary Academy
Thorntree Academy
Corpus Christi RC Primary School
South Bank Community Primary School
Archway Academy
Pallister Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Annie's Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Chef Bravo0.9 km
- Farmhouse Kitchen0.6 km
- Simo's Pizzeria0.1 km
- Park Plaice Fish Shop1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Eco-Shop0.8 km
- Game Changer Deli0.9 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Steve's General Dealers0.1 km
- Whitworth Chemist Ltd0.1 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Brambles Farm Social Club0.4 km
- Cargo Fleet Club0.7 km
- Middlebeck Social Club1.0 km
- Polton Allstars at Top Corner Sports0.7 km
- The Thorntree0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Tees Cafe0.9 km
- UCC B&B0.6 km
- Thorntree Academy (Hutchison Catering)0.6 km
- Caterlink at Corpus Christie Roman Catholic Primary0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Café0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencers Simply Foods0.6 km
- Billie Tyler's Convenience Store0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Bank1.8 km
- James Cook University Hospital2.3 km
- Marton2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beresford Buildings0.0 km
- Beresford Buildings0.1 km
- Barrass Grove0.2 km
- Barrass Grove0.3 km
- Loxley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS39EZ · Data under Open Government Licence