Orchard Road is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 5PL 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 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 5PP, TS5 5PR, TS5 5QA, TS5 5QG, TS5 5PQ, TS5 5PN, TS5 5PZ, TS5 5PS, TS5 5PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS5 5PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 53% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47% | -0.1% | 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 5PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 27.4% | 29.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 59.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
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 | 53.4% | 61.3% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 49.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 14.4% | 22.2% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 19.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.1% | 71.2% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 93.7% | 85.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 86.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 1.6% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 87.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Orchard Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 187th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-10-30 | £368,739 |
| 22 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-04-09 | £208,701 |
| 24 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2012-12-06 | £402,081 |
| 16 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2012-02-29 | £306,523 |
| 24 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2007-11-05 | £435,053 |
TS5 5PL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | - not rated | 512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Junior School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Garth Community Arts College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hustler School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Community College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,431 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 | 295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,457 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 | 164 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishop School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,102 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 | 257 yd | |
| The Artisans | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 257 yd | |
| Subway | 49 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 378 yd | |
| Caterlink at St. Edwards RC Primary School | Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 575 yd | |
| Olivello | 477 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Conservative Club | 21 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough | 194 yd | |
| The Linthorpe Hotel | The Crescent, Middlesbrough | 248 yd | |
| The Theatre Club | The Avenue, Middlesbrough | 249 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Theatre | The Avenue, Middlesbrough | 249 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Bowling Club | Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana Tracies Kitchen | Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 375 yd | |
| Romano's Pizzeria | 45 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 378 yd | |
| Indian Spice | 39 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 378 yd | |
| Balti Hut | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 390 yd | |
| Chinese Chop Suey House | 1 Oxford Road, Middlesbrough | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 378 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 663 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 57 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 734 yd | |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 763 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 51-53 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 246.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.