Dawson Square is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 4NB is located in the Ayresome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dawson Square, Middlesbrough, TS5 4NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 4ND, TS5 4PA, TS5 4ED, TS5 4NU, TS5 4NE, TS5 4LZ, TS5 4PB, TS5 4NG, TS5 4NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS5 4NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 TS5 4NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 34.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45.5% | 53.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 26.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 4.3% | -8.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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% | 26.5% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 11.4% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 28.4% | 21.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 91.4% | 79.1% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 90.9% | 80.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 80.5% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dawson Square was 310.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 125.6% higher than the Ayresome average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dawson Square has the 4th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ayresome and the 70th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dawson Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2021-02-05 | £63,343 |
| 2 Dawson Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-08-13 | £73,192 |
| 4 Dawson Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-03-28 | £70,822 |
| 6 Dawson Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2007-05-21 | £53,274 |
| 6 Dawson Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2006-08-11 | £51,949 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Primary School Ayresome Green Lane , TS5 4DY | - not rated | 682 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald Primary School Ayresome Green Lane , TS5 4DY | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Weatherhead Avenue , TS5 4JF | - not rated | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Junior School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Infant School Roman Road , TS5 6EA | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boynton School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Garth Community Arts College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Teaching Service Park House , Fakenham Avenue TS5 4QQ | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby College of Further Education Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Po Box 8 , Stockton Road TS5 4YU | - not rated | 2,152 yd | City technology college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Wok King | 65-67 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 665 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Stockton Road, Middlesbrough | 676 yd | |
| Baristas Coffee Shop | Stockton Road, Middlesbrough | 708 yd | |
| The Burlam Bear | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 786 yd | |
| Cafe Connect | Stainsby Road, Middlesbrough | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bowl | Aintree Oval, Middlesbrough | 934 yd | |
| Dorman Long Athletic Club | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 964 yd | |
| Dr Phil's Real Ale House | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 988 yd | |
| The Tower Club Ballroom | 390 Newport Road, Middlesbrough | 1,024 yd | |
| Chapel | 16 Whitehouse Street, Middlesbrough | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red | 49 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 665 yd | |
| Piccolo | 59 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 665 yd | |
| De Maggios | 69-71 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 665 yd | |
| Famous Pizzeria | 47 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 665 yd | |
| Barbs Pizza | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 51 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 665 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 123-129 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 936 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 983 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 18-20 Goodwood Square | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Park (Closed) Acklam Road | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Teeside) STOCKTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 676 yd |
| Macmillan Academy STOCKTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Acklam Green Centre STAINSBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 875 yd |
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 912 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.