Preston Close is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 5AA is located in the Linthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Preston Close, Middlesbrough, TS5 5AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 5AW, TS5 5BZ, TS5 5AN, TS5 5BY, TS5 5DP, TS5 5AL, TS5 5AG, TS5 5AQ, TS5 5BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS5 5AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 39.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 39.3% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.1% | 50.1% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 33.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 17.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 19.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 80.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.5% | 88.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 87.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Close was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% lower than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Preston Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 179th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Preston Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-05-25 | £243,466 |
| 1 Preston Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-11-06 | £335,940 |
| 4 Preston Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-11-03 | £363,935 |
| 3 Preston Close, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2017-11-03 | £363,935 |
| Full-Time Employee | 163 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald Primary School Ayresome Green Lane , TS5 4DY | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Ayresome Street , TS1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinney Banks Primary School Fakenham Avenue , TS5 4QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,130 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 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burlam Bear | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 296 yd | |
| The Yellow Rose | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 365 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 428 yd | |
| Vine | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 543 yd | |
| The Artisans | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Phil's Real Ale House | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 428 yd | |
| Dorman Long Athletic Club | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 433 yd | |
| The Linthorpe Hotel | The Crescent, Middlesbrough | 610 yd | |
| The Cleveland Hotel | 454-458 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 758 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbs Pizza | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 296 yd | |
| Chinese Chop Suey House | 1 Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 387 yd | |
| Romano's Pizzeria | 45 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 428 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 39 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 428 yd | |
| Balti Hut | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 428 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 711 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 51 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 776 yd | |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 841 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 123-129 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Westbourne Park (Closed) Acklam Road | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Acklam Green Centre STAINSBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 998 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,071 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.