York Road is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 6LJ 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 York Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS4 2RZ, TS5 6LL, TS5 6LY, TS5 6LT, TS4 2SB, TS4 2SA, TS5 6LZ, TS4 2SH, TS5 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 6LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 34.1% | 40.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 39.8% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.4% | 33.9% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 19.2% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 24.6% | 19.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 23.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 95% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.2% | 98.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 171.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% higher than the Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Park and the 155th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 York Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-04-17 | £110,000 |
| 113 York Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2024-06-21 | £101,399 |
| 103 York Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-05-17 | £120,624 |
| 95 York Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-04-26 | £144,050 |
| 103 York Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2024-03-15 | £113,942 |
TS5 6LJ 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Marton Road , TS4 2NT | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Grove Primary School Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Ayresome Street , TS1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 2out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,264 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 4,597 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 | 1,391 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Primary Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 2,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe No.6 | 6 York Road, Middlesbrough | 263 yd | |
| Snax Coffee Shop | 65 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 444 yd | |
| Caterlink at St. Edwards RC Primary School | Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 528 yd | |
| The Copperstone | 4-12 Stonehouse Street, Middlesbrough | 699 yd | |
| Luckys Cafe | Emmerson Street, Middlesbrough | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Iron & Steel Works Athletic Club | Park Road South, Middlesbrough | 391 yd | |
| The Highfield | Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 542 yd | |
| Priory Social Club | 408 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 615 yd | |
| Erimus Quoit & Rifle Club | Cumberland Road, Middlesbrough | 659 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 438 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stones Fish Bar | 2 York Road, Middlesbrough | 263 yd | |
| Coriander | 70a Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 371 yd | |
| Wise Guys Pizzeria and Curries | 79 Cumberland Road, Middlesbrough | 374 yd | |
| La Rosa Pizza | 64 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 384 yd | |
| Shapla Tandoori | 66 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 57 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 444 yd | |
| Ali's Superstore Northeast Limited | 436 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 680 yd | |
| Aldi | Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | 422 Marton Road, Middlesbrough | 777 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acklam Iron And Steelworks Athletic Club PARK ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Clairville Stadium (Closed) Park Road South | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 506 yd |
| St Joseph Rc Primary School MARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Fitness Zone (Middlesborough) (Closed) Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Albert Park PARK ROAD NORTH | tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Beech Grove School BEECHWOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 876 yd |
| Elle Leisure (Middlesbrough)(Ladies Only) (Closed) Forbes Building 311-321 Forbes Building 311-321 Linthorpe Road | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 187.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.