Borough Road is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS1 2JH is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS1 2LF, TS1 3AA, TS1 2LH, TS1 2LL, TS1 2PS, TS1 2JR, TS1 3RA, TS1 2HJ, TS1 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS1 2JH is primarily male, with 59.7% 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 | 42.8% | 40.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -10.7% |
| Male | 57.2% | 59.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 10.7% |
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 2JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 95.8% 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 | 92.2% | 95.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 57.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -41.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -8.1% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 36.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 10.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 2JH this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 6% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 53.3% | 47.5% | -5.8% | 16.9% | 30.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 34.6% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 9.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 8% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 76.1% | 59.2% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 60% 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 | 77.2% | 60% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 25.7% | 11.8% | 5.6% | 20.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 60% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 6.8% | -6.7% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 26.5% | 23.4% | 1.9% | 24.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58% | 76.7% | -18.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 19.2% | 46.2% | -27.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 19.7% | 6.0% | 13.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Road was 1544.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 198.9% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 5th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 635.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-30 | £437,265 |
| 82 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-01-13 | £352,960 |
| 76 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-07-29 | £488,151 |
| 76 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-04-30 | £183,578 |
| 86 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-10-18 | £318,991 |
TS1 2JH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in TS1 2JH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 235 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Primary School St Paul's Road , TS1 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abingdon Primary School Abingdon Road , TS1 3JR | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayresome Primary School Worcester Street , Gresham Ward TS1 4NT | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Ayresome Street , TS1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 2out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 3,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 3,664 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 | 1,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 4,492 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 | 270 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Tees Valley College Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafferty's | 0 Baker Street, Middlesbrough | 32 yd | |
| Chaii Wale | 87 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 44 yd | |
| The Baker Street Kitchen | 159-163 Albert Road, Middlesbrough | 58 yd | |
| Mr Cooper's Coffee House | 27 Bedford Street, Middlesbrough | 78 yd | |
| Panuozzos | 13-15 Bedford Street, Middlesbrough | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disgraceland | 17 Baker Street, Middlesbrough | 32 yd | |
| The Twisted Lip | 11 Baker Street, Middlesbrough | 33 yd | |
| Sherlocks | 7 Baker Street, Middlesbrough | 33 yd | |
| The Bottled Note | 55-57 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 44 yd | |
| Dr Watson’s | 10 Baker Street, Middlesbrough | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V-Edge | 122 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 93 yd | |
| My Karak Chai | 124-130 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 93 yd | |
| Fatso's | 150 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 104 yd | |
| Brooklyn's Finest Pizza | 157 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 161 yd | |
| The Pizza Shop | 161 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Sun | 167-173 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 196 yd | |
| Budgens | 196-198 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 248 yd | |
| Iceland | Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 284 yd | |
| Lidl | Newport Road, Middlesbrough | 308 yd | |
| Tesco | 255 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 370 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teesside University BOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 168 yd |
| Ko Fit 251-255 251-255 LINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Juvenate Health Club FRY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Live Well Centre DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Steel City Gymnasium MARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Middlesbrough) NORTH ORMESBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Elle Leisure (Middlesbrough)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Forbes Building 311-321 Forbes Building 311-321 Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Newport Settlement Community Hub ST PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Ayresome Primary School PARLIAMENT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 859 yd |
| Albert Park PARK ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 905 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.