Church Lane is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 7EF is located in the Acklam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 7EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 7EE, TS5 7EB, TS5 7BZ, TS5 7EG, TS5 7EQ, TS5 7BY, TS5 7EH, TS5 7ED, TS5 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 7EF 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 | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 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 vicinity of TS5 7EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 28.2% | 36.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 51.2% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 52.2% | 52.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 17.7% | 18.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 19.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 30.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.8% | 73.2% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 92.7% | 88.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 88% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 456.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 365.8% higher than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 34th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Church Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-03-27 | £197,775 |
| 27 Church Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-09-29 | £296,787 |
| 29 Church Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-06-08 | £193,664 |
| 35 Church Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-30 | £234,631 |
| 25 Church Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-03-12 | £351,963 |
TS5 7EF 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whinney Banks Primary School Fakenham Avenue , TS5 4QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Whin Primary School Carlbury Avenue , Acklam TS5 8SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DE | 1out of 4 | 2,531 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 | 1,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 3,633 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 4,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 3,589 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tipsy Cow | 249 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Master Cooper | 291 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 236 yd | |
| Cochranes Sports & Social Club | Hall Drive, Middlesbrough | 269 yd | |
| The Coronation Inn | Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 304 yd | |
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club | Rockingham Court, Middlesbrough | 687 yd | |
| Acklam Park Club | Green Lane, Middlesbrough | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pan | 267a Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 237 yd | |
| Acklam Fish Bar | 269a Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 237 yd | |
| New Regent | 271 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 237 yd | |
| Croft Fisheries | 37 Croft Avenue, Middlesbrough | 925 yd | |
| Ling Yan | 118 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marton Football Club WEST LODGE WEST LODGE ACKLAM ROAD | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club ROCKINGHAM COURT | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Trinity Catholic Technology College (Closed) St Davids Way | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| The Acorn Centre LODORE GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Kader Academy Staindrop Drive | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Acklam Sports Centre (Closed) Hall Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Outwood Academy Acklam HALL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 839 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.