Fountains Drive is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 7LW 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 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 7LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 7LN, TS5 7LT, TS5 7LP, TS5 7LL, TS5 7LU, TS5 7LJ, TS5 7LX, TS5 7LS, TS5 7LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 7LW 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fountains Drive was 399.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 307.2% higher than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Fountains Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 45th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 155.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-12-06 | £238,181 |
| 25 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-01-27 | £178,848 |
| 21 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-25 | £254,248 |
| 29 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-12-13 | £186,277 |
| 31 Fountains Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2021-12-10 | £229,679 |
TS5 7LW 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 7LW 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | 4out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 4,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 4,298 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 | 833 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shel's Kitchen | 4 Sutton Way, Middlesbrough | 975 yd | |
| The Tipsy Cow | 249 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 994 yd | |
| Caterlink at Trinity Catholic College | Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Park Club | Green Lane, Middlesbrough | 859 yd | |
| Cochranes Sports & Social Club | Hall Drive, Middlesbrough | 876 yd | |
| The Master Cooper | 291 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 938 yd | |
| Saltersgill Hotel | Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 946 yd | |
| The Coronation Inn | Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Pizzeria | 57 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 900 yd | |
| Saltersgill Chippy | 61 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 900 yd | |
| King Chef | 35 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 946 yd | |
| Fernandos | 37a Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 946 yd | |
| Fernandos | 37a Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 51-53 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acklam Sports Centre (Closed) Hall Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Outwood Academy Acklam HALL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Kader Fc Hustler Trust Pavilion Hustler Trust Pavilion HALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Trinity Catholic Technology College (Closed) St Davids Way | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Marton Football Club WEST LODGE WEST LODGE ACKLAM ROAD | grass pitches | 875 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.