Croydon Road is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS1 3HQ 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 Croydon Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS1 3HH, TS1 3LA, TS4 2HW, TS1 3JG, TS1 3JQ, TS1 3JZ, TS4 2HP, TS1 3JH, TS1 3JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS1 3HQ is primarily male, with 63.2% 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 | 45.5% | 36.8% | -8.7% | 51.0% | -14.2% |
| Male | 54.5% | 63.2% | 8.7% | 49.0% | 14.2% |
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 3HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 53.7% | 51.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 37.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 53.4% | 58.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 27.6% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around TS1 3HQ this area, 28.8% 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 | 33.5% | 28.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 6.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 8.7% | -11.5% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 36.6% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.9% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3% | 22.1% | 19.1% | 3.1% | 19.0% |
| Pakistani | 29.5% | 27.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 24.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 48.6% | 26.4% | -22.2% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 39.4% | -29.9% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 13.5% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.9% | 42.6% | 21.7% | 5.6% | 37.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 39.4% | -29.7% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 16.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 10% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 23.2% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 21.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.4% | 76.7% | -38.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 10.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 25.6% | 1.2% | 24.4% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.3% | 37.2% | -25.9% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 17.3% | 1.7% | 15.6% |
| Muslim | 44.1% | 6.5% | 37.6% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Road was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croydon Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 205th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 Croydon Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-10-22 | £153,043 |
| 30 Croydon Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-29 | £185,184 |
| 31 Croydon Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-06-17 | £183,781 |
| 25 Croydon Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2017-09-13 | £154,042 |
| 39 Croydon Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-07-01 | £164,948 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS1 3HQ 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) | 71 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 433 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marton Road , TS4 2NT | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayresome Primary School Worcester Street , Gresham Ward TS1 4NT | 2out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Ayresome Street , TS1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,266 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 | 855 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 2out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 3,183 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 | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 4,950 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 | 646 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Tees Valley College Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 2,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthole Coffee Shop | 79 Falmouth Street, Middlesbrough | 54 yd | |
| Mithai Mahal | 125-127 Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough | 208 yd | |
| Shawarma Shop | 135 Victoria Road, Middlesbrough | 242 yd | |
| Mint Leaf @ Sirkars | 283 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 269 yd | |
| OYO Longlands Hotel | 293-295 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longlands Club | 297-299 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 311 yd | |
| Legends | Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 378 yd | |
| Westgarths W.M.S.C. | 99 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough | 450 yd | |
| Acklam Iron & Steel Works Athletic Club | Park Road South, Middlesbrough | 612 yd | |
| Dickens Inn | 4 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Box | 135 Park Lane, Middlesbrough | 52 yd | |
| KCS | 147 Waterloo Road, Middlesbrough | 186 yd | |
| Franco's Pizzeria | 285 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 269 yd | |
| Megabites Takeaway | 111 Victoria Road, Middlesbrough | 279 yd | |
| Zesty Bites | 116 Waterloo Road, Middlesbrough | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir International Food Store | 115-123 Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough | 208 yd | |
| Dart Foods | 1 Lansdowne Road, Middlesbrough | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | 14 Longlands Road, Middlesbrough | 478 yd | |
| Iceland | 248-254 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 811 yd | |
| Pasha Superstore | 276 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clairville Stadium (Closed) Park Road South | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 437 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School MARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Acklam Iron And Steelworks Athletic Club PARK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Steel City Gymnasium MARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Teesside University BOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 733 yd |
| Albert Park PARK ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Ko Fit 251-255 251-255 LINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Elle Leisure (Middlesbrough)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Forbes Building 311-321 Forbes Building 311-321 Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Middlesbrough) NORTH ORMESBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,048 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 | 106.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.