Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 7LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 7LJ 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	50.6%	48.1%	-2.5%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	49.4%	51.9%	2.5%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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	24%	25%	1.0%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	57.9%	49.6%	-8.3%	44.2%	5.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	4.1%	9%	4.9%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	12.5%	13.5%	1.0%	6.1%	7.4%

Health

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	43.2%	39.4%	-3.8%	48.4%	-9.0%
Good health	34.7%	38%	3.3%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	16.2%	16.2%	0.0%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	5.8%	5.3%	-0.5%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	26.2%	22%	-4.2%	18.2%	3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	10.8%	1.6%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.1%	12%	-3.1%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	9.5%	3.6%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.5%	15.4%	-0.1%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	24.4%	26.6%	2.2%	33.8%	-7.2%
Other	3.7%	3.7%	0.0%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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)
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Pakistani	1.9%	5%	3.1%	2.7%	2.3%
Black African	3.2%	1.1%	-2.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
White	93.5%	92.2%	-1.3%	81.4%	10.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	94.5%	94%	-0.5%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	2.9%	1.1%	-1.8%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.5%	2.5%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	94%	0.2%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.6%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.8%	76.7%	8.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	57.7%	46.2%	11.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	4.6%	6.5%	-1.9%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Fountains Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fountains Drive was 234.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.8% higher than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Fountains Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 107th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TS5 7LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fountains Drive are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Middlesbrough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 7LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS5 7LJ

Average Price
£224,128

Semi-Detached
£236,333

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£175,306

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fountains Drive

Average Price
£216,185

Semi-Detached
£217,759

Terraced
£185,163

Detached
£222,147

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fountains DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2026-02-05	£140,000
9 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-01-26	£169,290
20 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2022-03-08	£171,075
20 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2017-07-12	£168,281
20 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2004-01-09	£288,857

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS5 7LJ

Employment

TS5 7LJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TS5 7LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	14
Manufacturing	14
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ	- not rated	387 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ	3out of 4	387 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU	- not rated	608 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU	3out of 4	608 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU	3out of 4	1,222 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	- not rated	420 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hustler School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	- not rated	420 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfields Community College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	- not rated	420 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Manor School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	- not rated	420 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boynton School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JX	- not rated	443 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY	- not rated	364 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA	- not rated	748 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP	- not rated	901 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ	- not rated	2,212 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ	- not rated	2,212 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY	- not rated	639 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	3out of 4	693 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	3out of 4	830 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Prince Bishop School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	- not rated	830 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirby College of Further Education Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ	- not rated	1,142 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shel's Kitchen	4 Sutton Way, Middlesbrough	916 yd
The Tipsy Cow	249 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough	1,002 yd
Caterlink at Trinity Catholic College	Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough	1,082 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Acklam Park Club	Green Lane, Middlesbrough	790 yd
Saltersgill Hotel	Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough	874 yd
Cochranes Sports & Social Club	Hall Drive, Middlesbrough	929 yd
The Master Cooper	291 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough	979 yd
The Theatre Club	The Avenue, Middlesbrough	1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Torino Pizzeria	57 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough	847 yd
Saltersgill Chippy	61 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough	847 yd
King Chef	35 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough	874 yd
Fernandos	37a Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough	874 yd
Fernandos	37a Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough	874 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	51-53 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough		847 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive	grass pitches	361 yd
Acklam Sports Centre (Closed) Hall Drive	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	409 yd
Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK	grass pitches	410 yd
Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD	grass pitches	553 yd
Outwood Academy Acklam HALL DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	571 yd
Kader Fc Hustler Trust Pavilion Hustler Trust Pavilion HALL DRIVE	grass pitches	580 yd
Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane	grass pitches	590 yd
Acklam Park GREEN LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	739 yd
Trinity Catholic Technology College (Closed) St Davids Way	grass pitches	861 yd
Marton Football Club WEST LODGE WEST LODGE ACKLAM ROAD	grass pitches	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	95.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.