Postcode Analysis Middlesbrough, North East

FOX HOWE, TS8 0RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOX HOWE, TS8 0RU.

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Population

195

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS8 0RU 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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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 48, TS8 0RU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.

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

TS8 0RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fox Howe, 0.3km from Newham Grange in Middlesbrough. Administratively it sits within Coulby Newham ward and the Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS8 0RU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 33% 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 24.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TS8 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00060693 (shared with 3 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 TS8 0RU. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 135,000

9 sales · Mean £ 130,666

Detached

£ 151,500

10 sales · Mean £ 165,750

Terraced

£ 910,500

2 sales · Mean £ 910,500

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

TS8 0RU has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime8
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Sunnyside Academy

Requires Improvement309 pupils0.6 km
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The King's Academy

Good1311 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Marton Manor Primary School

Requires Improvement258 pupils0.8 km
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Holmwood School

Good82 pupils1.0 km
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St Gerard's RC Primary School

Good164 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More RC Primary School

Good203 pupils1.2 km
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Captain Cook Primary School

Good432 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Coulby Fishbar/Parkway Pizzas0.8 km
  • Parkway Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chino's0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • B&M Homestores0.6 km
  • Boyes0.6 km
  • Cooplands0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Marton News0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Apple Tree0.8 km
  • Lingfield Farm0.8 km
  • Parkway Social Club0.6 km
  • Middlesbrough & District Motor Club0.9 km
  • Rudds Arms1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Caterlink at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary0.9 km
  • Everyone Active at Middlesbrough Golf Club0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Bentley's Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Marton2.1 km
  • James Cook University Hospital2.5 km
  • Gypsy Lane2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxonfield0.2 km
  • Grange Farm0.2 km
  • Saxonfield0.3 km
  • Grange Farm0.3 km
  • Hollowfield0.4 km