The Ladle is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS4 3SL is located in the Marton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ladle, Middlesbrough, TS4 3SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS4 3SL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 51.9% | 47.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 3SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 31.3% | 43.8% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 45% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 0.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) 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 | 60.8% | 58.8% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 30.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
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 3SL this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.1% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 23.5% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 43.8% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 87.3% | 83.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 88.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 88.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88.7% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ladle was 139.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.8% higher than the Marton East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ladle has the 3rd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Marton East and the 204th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 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 slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Ladle, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2026-02-02 | £105,000 |
| 33 The Ladle, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-10-31 | £116,951 |
| 45 The Ladle, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-04 | £118,639 |
| 23 The Ladle, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-05-29 | £68,014 |
| 32 The Ladle, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-03-31 | £101,900 |
TS4 3SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 29 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park End Primary School Overdale Road , Park End TS3 0AA | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Easterside Primary School Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3RG | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Easterside Academy Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3RG | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC Primary School Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC Primary School Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3QH | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenhoe School Marton Road , TS4 3RX | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keldholme School Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Unity City Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langbaurgh School Sulby Avenue , TS3 8RD | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Tees Hospital School 170a Overdale Road , TS3 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Academy Grangetown 170a Overdale Road , TS3 7EA | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3PT | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Secondary Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | - not rated | 1,756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry's Cafe | Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough | 559 yd | |
| Cooks Cafe | Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough | 727 yd | |
| Four All | 46 Broughton Avenue, Middlesbrough | 860 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 535 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis World | Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 475 yd | |
| The Viking Hotel | Broughton Avenue, Middlesbrough | 815 yd | |
| Marton Cricket Club | Stokesley Road, Middlesbrough | 1,044 yd | |
| North Ormesby Institute | Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rena Pizzeria | 8 Bourton Court, Middlesbrough | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bindra Convenience Store | 7 Bourton Court, Middlesbrough | 623 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 40-44 Broughton Avenue, Middlesbrough | 860 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 170 Overdale Road, Middlesbrough | 932 yd | |
| Asda | Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough | 1,069 yd | |
| Iceland | Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prissick (Closed) Marton Road | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Tennis World MARTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Middlesbrough (Prissick) Sports Village ALAN PEACOCK WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Middlesbrough College Grass Pitches (Marton Campus) (Closed) Marton Campus Marton Campus Marton Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Teeside Tertiary College (Closed) Marton Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Park End Primary School SCHOOL KITCHEN SCHOOL KITCHEN OVERDALE ROAD | 852 yd | |
| Brackenhoe School (Closed) Base Marton Road | grass pitches | 886 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 | 12.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.1% |
| 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 | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.