Elder Court is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS1 2SJ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elder Court, Middlesbrough, TS1 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS1 2SH, TS1 2AH, TS1 2DW, TS1 2DP, TS1 2XA, TS1 2AQ, TS1 2EF, TS1 2DU, TS1 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS1 2SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 45.4% | 47.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 54.6% | 52.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 2SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.7% 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 | 51.7% | 74.7% | 23.0% | 37.9% | 36.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 15.2% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 4.7% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 32.7% | 35.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 38.4% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 17.7% | -24.1% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 5.2% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 32.1% | 16.1% | 16.9% | 15.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 30.9% | 19.3% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 6.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 13% | 7.5% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 70.2% | 62.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 82.9% | 69.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 23.7% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 69.6% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 16.6% | 12.0% | 1.9% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elder Court was 1096.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.1% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elder Court has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 9th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 505.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Elder Court, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2025-01-17 | £103,104 |
| 40 Elder Court, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2022-02-25 | £66,728 |
| 36 Elder Court, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-09-16 | £113,635 |
| 10 Elder Court, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-07-17 | £104,678 |
| 23 Elder Court, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2017-09-20 | £44,675 |
TS1 2SJ 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 2SJ 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) | 169 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 85 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Primary School Abingdon Road , TS1 3JR | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Primary School St Paul's Road , TS1 5NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayresome Primary School Worcester Street , Gresham Ward TS1 4NT | 2out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marton Road , TS4 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,280 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 | 254 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 2out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 3,865 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 | 734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ | - not rated | 2,775 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 5,010 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 | 365 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Tees Valley College Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Special Academy Kedward Avenue , TS3 9DB | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,043 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons | Watson Street, Middlesbrough | 163 yd | |
| Cuisine Queen Catering and Great Purpose CIC | 109 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 176 yd | |
| Cineworld | Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 221 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 1 Middlesbrough Leisure Park, Middlesbrough | 222 yd | |
| Jamal's Indian Cuisine | 92 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Empire | Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 383 yd | |
| The Pig Iron | 37 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 407 yd | |
| Central Hotel | 39 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 407 yd | |
| The Hub and The Terrace | Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 450 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Town Hall (Venue) | Albert Road, Middlesbrough | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Greek | 106 Russell Street, Middlesbrough | 160 yd | |
| Best Buy Fisheries | 172 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 166 yd | |
| Delta Pizzaria | 94 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 228 yd | |
| Good Food Joint | 100 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 228 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 136 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Redehouse | 73-75 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 330 yd | |
| Iceland | Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 509 yd | |
| Tesco | 14 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 555 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 57 Dundas Street, Middlesbrough | 577 yd | |
| Kashmir International Food Store | 115-123 Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough | 595 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steel City Gymnasium MARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Middlesbrough) NORTH ORMESBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Juvenate Health Club FRY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| Teesside University BOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 448 yd |
| Live Well Centre DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Middlesbrough College DOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Ko Fit 251-255 251-255 LINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Middlesbrough Fc (Riverside Stadium) RIVERSIDE STADIUM RIVERSIDE STADIUM MIDDLEHAVEN WAY | grass pitches | 949 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.