Tavistock Road is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 6EP 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 Tavistock Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 6EW, TS5 6AY, TS5 6EH, TS5 6EL, TS5 6EJ, TS5 6AT, TS5 6DA, TS5 6BA, TS5 6EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS5 6EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.4% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.6% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 43.6% | 45.6% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 42.1% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 51.2% | 43.7% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.7% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 23% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 12.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 21.8% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.8% | 78.3% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 94.5% | 82.6% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 82.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 61.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 128th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Tavistock Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2025-04-25 | £117,500 |
| 45 Tavistock Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-05-14 | £146,711 |
| 57 Tavistock Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2019-10-25 | £131,141 |
| 63 Tavistock Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2019-06-25 | £111,604 |
| 79 Tavistock Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2018-02-16 | £141,522 |
TS5 6EP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in TS5 6EP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Ayresome Street , TS1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayresome Primary School Worcester Street , Gresham Ward TS1 4NT | 2out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Archibald Primary School Ayresome Green Lane , TS5 4DY | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | 4out of 4 | 929 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 | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 2,566 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 | 1,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 3,531 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 | 1,595 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 3,489 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yellow Rose | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 144 yd | |
| The Burlam Bear | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 214 yd | |
| Persian Cottage | 2a Benson Street, Middlesbrough | 241 yd | |
| Deb's Deli | 7a Chipchase Road, Middlesbrough | 246 yd | |
| Silver Star | 2 Oliver Street, Middlesbrough | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | 438 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 338 yd | |
| The Cleveland Hotel | 454-458 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 343 yd | |
| Erimus Quoit & Rifle Club | Cumberland Road, Middlesbrough | 461 yd | |
| Dr Phil's Real Ale House | Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 485 yd | |
| The Linthorpe Hotel | The Crescent, Middlesbrough | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbs Pizza | Burlam Road, Middlesbrough | 214 yd | |
| Chipchase Chippy | 9 Chipchase Road, Middlesbrough | 246 yd | |
| Village Street Food | 413 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 325 yd | |
| Kowloon House | 426 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 338 yd | |
| Lucianos | 446 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 305 yd | |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 519 yd | |
| Al-Madina | 31-33 Parliament Road, Middlesbrough | 801 yd | |
| Babylon Mini Market | 47 Parliament Road, Middlesbrough | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Ayresome Primary School PARLIAMENT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 756 yd |
| Albert Park PARK ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 797 yd |
| Elle Leisure (Middlesbrough)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Forbes Building 311-321 Forbes Building 311-321 Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Westbourne Park (Closed) Acklam Road | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Ko Fit 251-255 251-255 LINTHORPE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.