Dorman Gardens is in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 5DS is located in the Linthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 2005-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorman Gardens, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 5NF, TS5 5DT, TS5 5NG, TS5 5NE, TS5 5DY, TS5 5DX, TS5 5NQ, TS5 5PH, TS5 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 5DS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 46.3% | 47.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 42.4% | 39.1% | -3.3% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 44% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 9.6% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 53.7% | 52% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 12.3% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 45% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 17.5% | 21.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 19.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.5% | 65.8% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 87.8% | 85.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 85.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorman Gardens was 133.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% higher than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorman Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 202nd highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2025-01-31 | £94,305 |
| 70 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2025-01-10 | £95,376 |
| 30 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2025-01-07 | £83,588 |
| 53 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-10-16 | £102,426 |
| 21 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-02-05 | £93,338 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS5 5DS 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Education | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinney Banks Primary School Fakenham Avenue , TS5 4QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Ayresome Street , TS1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 2,806 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 | 547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vine | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 150 yd | |
| The Artisans | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 150 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 198 yd | |
| The Burlam Bear | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 555 yd | |
| The Yellow Rose | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorman Long Athletic Club | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 85 yd | |
| Dr Phil's Real Ale House | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 236 yd | |
| The Linthorpe Hotel | The Crescent, Middlesbrough | 314 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Bowling Club | Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough | 527 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Conservative Club | 21 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana Tracies Kitchen | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 85 yd | |
| Chinese Chop Suey House | 1 Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 111 yd | |
| Romano's Pizzeria | 45 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 198 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 39 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 198 yd | |
| Balti Hut | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 198 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 702 yd | |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 836 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 51 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 876 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 123-129 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 107 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| Westbourne Park (Closed) Acklam Road | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Acklam Green Centre STAINSBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,038 yd |
| Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club ROCKINGHAM COURT | grass pitches | 1,088 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.