Birchgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS5 5NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	50.8%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50.6%	49.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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	35.7%	33.7%	-2.0%	37.9%	-4.2%
Married: Opposite sex	46.3%	44.6%	-1.7%	44.2%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	5.4%	8.7%	3.3%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	10.5%	11.5%	1.0%	6.1%	5.4%

Health

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	43.6%	40.9%	-2.7%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	38.3%	38.7%	0.4%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	11.7%	13.4%	1.7%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	5.3%	4.3%	-1.0%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.2%	19.7%	-5.5%	18.2%	1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	6.8%	-2.7%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	12%	-4.3%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.8%	3.4%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	16%	4.1%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	29.9%	35.1%	5.2%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	3.7%	3.7%	0.0%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.9% 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	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2%	0%	-2.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	14.3%	29.1%	14.8%	2.7%	26.4%
Other Asian	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	1.6%	1.3%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	76.6%	63.9%	-12.7%	81.4%	-17.5%
Arab	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	0.6%	1.5%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% 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%	87.7%	-3.2%	83.2%	4.5%
European Union	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	7%	8.8%	1.8%	5.6%	3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.9%	87.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	0%	10.2%	10.2%	9.8%	0.4%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	7.9%	0.3%	-7.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North Africa	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	17.6%	37.2%	-19.6%
Christian	44.4%	46.2%	-1.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	29.9%	6.5%	23.4%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Birchgate Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birchgate Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Birchgate Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 77th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TS5 5NR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birchgate Road are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Middlesbrough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birchgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NR

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS5 5NR

Average Price
£192,285

Semi-Detached
£186,142

Terraced
£213,784

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birchgate Road

Average Price
£194,413

Semi-Detached
£193,607

Terraced
£218,364

Detached
£189,410

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birchgate Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
45 Birchgate Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-07-08	£122,209
28 Birchgate Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2020-12-01	£153,993
26 Birchgate Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£137,000	2019-12-19	£183,423
43 Birchgate Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2017-10-20	£161,485
43 Birchgate Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£146,500	2016-12-23	£198,673

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS5 5NR

Employment

TS5 5NR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TS5 5NR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	31
Student (economically inactive)	21
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Other	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Information and communication	8
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Manufacturing	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Real estate activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU	3out of 4	330 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA	3out of 4	769 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whinney Banks Primary School Fakenham Avenue , TS5 4QQ	3out of 4	974 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS	4out of 4	1,128 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ	3out of 4	1,255 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	3out of 4	1,215 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB	3out of 4	1,280 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG	3out of 4	1,836 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW	2out of 4	1,930 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB	- not rated	2,906 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ	- not rated	486 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB	- not rated	3,474 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD	- not rated	3,728 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	3out of 4	1,377 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	1out of 4	1,428 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA	- not rated	2,675 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT	3out of 4	2,896 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA	3out of 4	3,411 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vine	55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough	533 yd
The Artisans	55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough	533 yd
Subway	49 Roman Road, Middlesbrough	633 yd
New Wok King	65-67 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough	833 yd
The Tipsy Cow	249 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough	922 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Acklam Park Club	Green Lane, Middlesbrough	199 yd
Dorman Long Athletic Club	Oxford Road, Middlesbrough	524 yd
Dr Phil's Real Ale House	Roman Road, Middlesbrough	670 yd
The Linthorpe Hotel	The Crescent, Middlesbrough	684 yd
Jack Hatfield Sports Club	Rockingham Court, Middlesbrough	705 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nana Tracies Kitchen	Oxford Road, Middlesbrough	524 yd
Chinese Chop Suey House	1 Oxford Road, Middlesbrough	545 yd
Romano's Pizzeria	45 Roman Road, Middlesbrough	633 yd
Indian Spice	39 Roman Road, Middlesbrough	633 yd
Balti Hut	Roman Road, Middlesbrough	670 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough	633 yd
Heron Foods	51 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough	833 yd
Sainsbury's	123-129 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough	839 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane	grass pitches	263 yd
Acklam Park GREEN LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	272 yd
Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD	grass pitches	409 yd
Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK	grass pitches	439 yd
Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD	grass pitches	636 yd
Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive	grass pitches	669 yd
Jack Hatfield Sports Club ROCKINGHAM COURT	grass pitches	719 yd
Westbourne Park (Closed) Acklam Road	grass pitches	892 yd
Acklam Green Centre STAINSBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch	902 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	115.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.