Chesham Street is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 6BS 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 Chesham Street, Middlesbrough, TS5 6BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 6BP, TS5 6AG, TS5 6AF, TS5 6BW, TS5 6HA, TS5 6JP, TS5 6BJ, TS5 6JR, TS5 6BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 6BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TS5 6BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 49.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 27.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 35.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 20.6% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
In the area around TS5 6BS this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 32.4% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 8.1% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 27.5% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.2% | 74.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 87.3% | 85.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 85.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 16% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesham Street was 349.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.2% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesham Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Park and the 50th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Chesham Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2021-10-06 | £55,211 |
| 7 Chesham Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2017-07-13 | £64,684 |
| 5 Chesham Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-12-10 | £82,707 |
| 15 Chesham Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2010-12-20 | £71,237 |
| 17 Chesham Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2009-08-21 | £89,501 |
TS5 6BS 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School Ayresome Street , TS1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayresome Primary School Worcester Street , Gresham Ward TS1 4NT | 2out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald Primary School Ayresome Green Lane , TS5 4DY | 3out of 4 | 950 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 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Primary Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havana | 379 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 34 yd | |
| Lala’s Pizza | 412a Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 155 yd | |
| Delhi Lounge | 349 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 159 yd | |
| Silver Star | 2 Oliver Street, Middlesbrough | 174 yd | |
| Craft Burger | 427 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 438 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 218 yd | |
| The Cleveland Hotel | 454-458 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 310 yd | |
| Erimus Quoit & Rifle Club | Cumberland Road, Middlesbrough | 420 yd | |
| The Intrepid Explorer | 262-266 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 706 yd | |
| Dr Phil's Real Ale House | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Street Food | 413 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 133 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon Takeaway | 365 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 159 yd | |
| Papas Pizza | 369 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 159 yd | |
| Kowloon House | 426 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 218 yd | |
| Chipchase Chippy | 9 Chipchase Road, Middlesbrough | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 258 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 321 yd | |
| Sultan | 17 Gresham Road, Middlesbrough | 606 yd | |
| Pakeeza | 301 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 629 yd | |
| Al-Madina | 31-33 Parliament Road, Middlesbrough | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 166 yd |
| Albert Park PARK ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Ayresome Primary School PARLIAMENT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 542 yd |
| Elle Leisure (Middlesbrough)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Forbes Building 311-321 Forbes Building 311-321 Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 553 yd |
| Ko Fit 251-255 251-255 LINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 767 yd |
| Acklam Iron And Steelworks Athletic Club PARK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Newport Settlement Community Hub ST PAULS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Clairville Stadium (Closed) Park Road South | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,034 yd |
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Middlesbrough) UNIT 5 UNIT 5 VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.