Palin Close is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS4 2FF is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palin Close, Middlesbrough, TS4 2FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS4 2AG, TS4 2FG, TS4 2FE, TS4 2FQ, TS1 2ED, TS4 2BG, TS4 2BQ, TS1 2EA, TS4 2BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS4 2FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 TS4 2FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 46.3% | 50.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 31.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 46.8% | 12.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 27.5% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 16% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 TS4 2FF this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 28.9% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 18.6% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 19.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 17.8% | 15.9% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.4% | 45.8% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 76.2% | 65.5% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 21.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 65.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 21.2% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 3.2% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palin Close was 691.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Palin Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central and the 19th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 242.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Palin Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2025-02-28 | £127,120 |
| 21 Palin Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-05-11 | £154,433 |
| 21 Palin Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-06-28 | £139,462 |
| 27 Palin Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2003-11-07 | £135,193 |
| 22 Palin Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2002-08-20 | £101,414 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS4 2FF 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 Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 60 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Other | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Primary School Abingdon Road , TS1 3JR | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Breckon Hill Primary School Breckon Hill Road , TS4 2DS | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ormesby Primary Academy James Street , North Ormesby TS3 6LB | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marton Road , TS4 2NT | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Cadogan Street , North Ormesby TS3 6PX | 3out of 4 | 1,357 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 | 177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 2out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic College Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 6SP | 2out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 5,341 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 | 665 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Tees Valley College Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Special Academy Kedward Avenue , TS3 9DB | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Primary Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 2,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | North Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough | 47 yd | |
| Subway | Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 47 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 1 Middlesbrough Leisure Park, Middlesbrough | 205 yd | |
| Cineworld | Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 207 yd | |
| Cuisine Queen Catering and Great Purpose CIC | 109 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Six Medals | Heath Road, Middlesbrough | 643 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Empire | Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 707 yd | |
| The Bridge Cafe Bar | The Leeway, Middlesbrough | 710 yd | |
| The Pig Iron | 37 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 711 yd | |
| Central Hotel | 39 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Greek | 106 Russell Street, Middlesbrough | 281 yd | |
| Delta Pizzaria | 94 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 375 yd | |
| Good Food Joint | 100 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 375 yd | |
| Best Buy Fisheries | 172 Borough Road, Middlesbrough | 438 yd | |
| Mr M | 84 Clarendon Road, Middlesbrough | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Redehouse | 73-75 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough | 607 yd | |
| B&M Retail | Heath Road, Middlesbrough | 643 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | Heath Road, Middlesbrough | 643 yd | |
| Kashmir International Food Store | 115-123 Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough | 675 yd | |
| Iceland | Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Steel City Gymnasium MARTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Middlesbrough) NORTH ORMESBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 423 yd |
| Juvenate Health Club FRY STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Middlesbrough Fc (Riverside Stadium) RIVERSIDE STADIUM RIVERSIDE STADIUM MIDDLEHAVEN WAY | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Teesside University BOROUGH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 769 yd |
| Middlesbrough College DOCK STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Live Well Centre DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS ARCADE 1-7 DUNDAS STREET | health and fitness suite | 974 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.