Centre Square is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS1 2BF is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 2018-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Centre Square, Middlesbrough, TS1 2BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS1 2HU, TS1 2HT, TS1 2XA, TS1 2HX, TS1 2HS, TS1 2ES, TS1 2BD, TS1 2ET, TS1 2EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS1 2BF is primarily male, with 58.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 41.1% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -9.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 58.9% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 9.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TS1 2BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.8% | 66.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 28.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 18.1% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.5% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 41% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.6% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 6.8% | -6.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around TS1 2BF this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 28.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.3% | 19.2% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 27.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 12.1% | 5.3% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 1.3% | -7.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 64.5% | 47.7% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -33.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 57.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 57.6% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.7% | 27.9% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 22.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 57.4% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 15.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 16.4% | 8.0% | 1.9% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 11.9% | 1.2% | 10.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Centre Square was 2472.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 378.2% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Centre Square has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1360.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Centre Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Other, an established residential building | £32,400 | 2018-08-06 | £42,065 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS1 2BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Primary School Abingdon Road , TS1 3JR | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Primary School St Paul's Road , TS1 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayresome Primary School Worcester Street , Gresham Ward TS1 4NT | 2out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marton Road , TS4 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 485 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 2out of 4 | 3,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 827 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 4,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 240 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Tees Valley College Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Special Academy Kedward Avenue , TS3 9DB | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mima Kitchen | Centre Square, Middlesbrough | 63 yd | |
| The Massala | 118 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 138 yd | |
| The Baker Street Kitchen | 159-163 Albert Road, Middlesbrough | 231 yd | |
| The Tea House | 86-88 Grange Road, Middlesbrough | 254 yd | |
| Masons | Watson Street, Middlesbrough | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Empire | Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 254 yd | |
| The Infant Hercules | 84 Grange Road, Middlesbrough | 254 yd | |
| The Hub and The Terrace | Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 268 yd | |
| The Nuthatch | 9-11 Bedford Street, Middlesbrough | 274 yd | |
| O'Connells | 29-41 Bedford Street, Middlesbrough | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 136 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 138 yd | |
| Best Buy Fisheries | 172 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 232 yd | |
| Zenerjii | 88-90 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 334 yd | |
| V-Edge | 122 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 335 yd | |
| My Karak Chai | 124-130 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 297 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily Redehouse | 73-75 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 303 yd | |
| Tesco | 14 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 385 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 57 Dundas Street, Middlesbrough | 422 yd | |
| Morning Sun | 167-173 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teesside University BOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 266 yd |
| Juvenate Health Club FRY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 349 yd |
| Steel City Gymnasium MARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Middlesbrough) NORTH ORMESBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 445 yd |
| Live Well Centre DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Ko Fit 251-255 251-255 LINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Middlesbrough College DOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Elle Leisure (Middlesbrough)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Forbes Building 311-321 Forbes Building 311-321 Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Newport Settlement Community Hub ST PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Albert Park PARK ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.