Postcode Analysis Middlesbrough, North East

WEST LANE, TS5 4DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, TS5 4DL.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 32,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS5 4DL 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, TS5 4DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.

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

TS5 4DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.7km from Newport in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Newport ward and the Middlesbrough constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS5 4DL is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 7.9% year-on-year. 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 TS5 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00060582 (shared with 15 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 TS5 4DL. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.0%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

3 sales · Mean £ 183,650

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

Crime around TS5 4DL is moderate at 68 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.

Violence and sexual offences145
Anti-social behaviour64
Criminal damage and arson44
Public order21
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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Archibald Primary School

Good498 pupils0.3 km
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Macmillan Academy

Good1592 pupils0.3 km
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Good329 pupils0.8 km
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Ayresome Primary School

Requires Improvement732 pupils1.0 km
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Newport Primary School

Good359 pupils1.1 km
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Linthorpe Community Primary School

Good729 pupils1.2 km
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Whinney Banks Primary School

Requires Improvement463 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Booze 4 Us0.6 km
  • Hall's Wholesale Meat0.7 km
  • S & T News & Booze0.5 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Adulis0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chapel0.3 km
  • The Tower Club Ballroom0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Caterlink at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary0.8 km
  • Ciao Bella Cafe0.6 km
  • Cristian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Khan's of Middlesbrough0.8 km
  • Cafe Connect0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Babylon Mini Market0.8 km
  • Bucharest Mini Market0.8 km
  • Al-Madina0.9 km
  • Maten Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Balti Night0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Hermanos0.8 km
  • Naan Pizza0.9 km
  • Sicilianos Pizza0.7 km
  • Ronaldo's Pizzeria0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Middlesbrough2.2 km
  • Thornaby2.8 km
  • James Cook University Hospital3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Teesside & District Society for the Blind0.2 km
  • Teesside & District Society for the Blind0.2 km
  • Ayresome Grange Road0.3 km
  • Ayresome Grange Road0.3 km
  • Barnaby Avenue0.3 km