The Vale is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS4 2UD is located in the Longlands & Beechwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Vale, Middlesbrough, TS4 2UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 6RW, TS4 2TZ, TS5 6RP, TS4 2UE, TS5 6QN, TS4 2UP, TS4 2TS, TS5 6RD, TS5 6QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS4 2UD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 40.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 36.8% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41% | 42.3% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.5% | 20.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 21.9% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 29.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 13.6% | 12.9% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.6% | 78.2% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 91.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 89.8% | 90.8% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Vale was 323.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% higher than the Longlands & Beechwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Vale has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Longlands & Beechwood and the 64th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Vale, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2008-07-17 | £90,131 |
| 23 The Vale, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2007-07-23 | £85,968 |
| 7 The Vale, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2006-12-21 | £36,580 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS4 2UD 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Junior School Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Infant School Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Grove Primary School (Beechwood Avenue) Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic College Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newlands Catholic School FCJ Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenhoe School Marton Road , TS4 3RX | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 935 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby College of Further Education Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ | - not rated | 862 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishop School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | - not rated | 873 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snax Coffee Shop | 65 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 112 yd | |
| Caterlink at St. Edwards RC Primary School | Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 246 yd | |
| Cafe No.6 | 6 York Road, Middlesbrough | 275 yd | |
| Shel's Kitchen | 4 Sutton Way, Middlesbrough | 749 yd | |
| Luckys Cafe | Emmerson Street, Middlesbrough | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Theatre Club | The Avenue, Middlesbrough | 526 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Theatre | The Avenue, Middlesbrough | 526 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Conservative Club | 21 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough | 568 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Bowling Club | Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough | 590 yd | |
| Saltersgill Hotel | Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Chippy | 53 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 112 yd | |
| Amigos | 49 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 112 yd | |
| Hamza's | 53 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 112 yd | |
| New Great Wall | 41 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 135 yd | |
| La Rosa Pizza | 64 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 57 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 112 yd | |
| Tesco | 422 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 799 yd | |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51-53 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 828 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove School BEECHWOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 608 yd |
| Acklam Iron And Steelworks Athletic Club PARK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Clairville Stadium (Closed) Park Road South | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,020 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School MARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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.