Thornfield Grove is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 5LF is located in the Linthorpe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornfield Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 5LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 5LE, TS5 5LS, TS5 5HQ, TS5 5LG, TS5 5LD, TS5 5LB, TS5 5LR, TS5 5LJ, TS5 5NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 5LF 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 | 49.3% | 49% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51% | 0.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of TS5 5LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 28.1% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 59.7% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 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 (88.7%) 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 | 51% | 57.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 31.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 22.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 33.8% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.4% | 70.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 88.6% | 87.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 87.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornfield Grove was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% lower than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Thornfield Grove has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 7th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Thornfield Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-02-10 | £212,885 |
| 11 Thornfield Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-05-20 | £371,578 |
| 8 Thornfield Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-02-14 | £276,585 |
| 7 Thornfield Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-02-19 | £256,365 |
| 8 Thornfield Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-10-02 | £267,041 |
TS5 5LF 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 32 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Junior School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | - not rated | 753 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boynton School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Garth Community Arts College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,386 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 | 634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby College of Further Education Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ | - not rated | 671 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital Teaching Service Park House , Fakenham Avenue TS5 4QQ | - not rated | 835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 544 yd | |
| Vine | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 605 yd | |
| The Artisans | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 605 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 650 yd | |
| The Burlam Bear | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Park Club | Green Lane, Middlesbrough | 336 yd | |
| Dorman Long Athletic Club | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 536 yd | |
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club | Rockingham Court, Middlesbrough | 584 yd | |
| St. Francis Social Club | 200 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 672 yd | |
| Dr Phil's Real Ale House | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Chop Suey House | 1 Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 531 yd | |
| Nana Tracies Kitchen | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 536 yd | |
| China Red | 49 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 544 yd | |
| Piccolo | 59 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 544 yd | |
| De Maggios | 69-71 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 51 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 544 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 123-129 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 584 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Westbourne Park (Closed) Acklam Road | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Acklam Green Centre STAINSBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 636 yd |
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club ROCKINGHAM COURT | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 921 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.