Cambridge Square is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 5PJ is located in the Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Square, Middlesbrough, TS5 5PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 5PQ, TS5 5QF, TS5 5PH, TS5 5QG, TS5 5ND, TS5 5NE, TS5 6SQ, TS5 5PL, TS5 5NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 5PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 47.4% | 48% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 33% | 37.2% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 39.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10% | 10.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 42.2% | 47.8% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 5.7% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 | 25.2% | 17.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 35.8% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% 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% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 88.2% | 81.7% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 91.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 91.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Square was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.4% lower than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Square has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Park and the 155th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26 Block A Cambridge Square, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £149,000 | 2007-01-22 | £137,395 |
TS5 5PJ 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 4out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | - not rated | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Junior School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Infant School Roman Road , TS5 6EA | - not rated | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boynton School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Garth Community Arts College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hustler School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Community College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby College of Further Education Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ | - not rated | 1 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishop School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 99 yd | |
| The Artisans | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 99 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 214 yd | |
| Olivello | 477 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 576 yd | |
| The Burlam Bear | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linthorpe Hotel | The Crescent, Middlesbrough | 131 yd | |
| Dorman Long Athletic Club | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 221 yd | |
| Dr Phil's Real Ale House | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 228 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Bowling Club | Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough | 294 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Conservative Club | 21 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romano's Pizzeria | 45 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 214 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 39 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 214 yd | |
| Nana Tracies Kitchen | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 221 yd | |
| Balti Hut | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 228 yd | |
| Chinese Chop Suey House | 1 Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 214 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 576 yd | |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 695 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 57 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 826 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Westbourne Park (Closed) Acklam Road | grass pitches | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.