Gainford Avenue is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 7RF 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 Gainford Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 7RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 7QQ, TS5 7RE, TS5 7NS, TS5 7QJ, TS5 7QN, TS5 7QD, TS5 7RD, TS5 7QH, TS5 7QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 7RF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 31.5% | 33.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 47.5% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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% | 45.3% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 38.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 13.8% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 15.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 21.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 31.1% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 11.1% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 78.1% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 95.2% | 92.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 92.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainford Avenue was 83.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% lower than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Gainford Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gainford Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-08-31 | £240,317 |
| 1 Gainford Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2015-02-26 | £185,496 |
| 1 Gainford Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-12-05 | £147,974 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS5 7RF 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Grove Primary School Beechwood Avenue , TS4 3AP | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,141 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Riverside Russell Street , Middlehaven TS1 2AD | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Free schools | 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 | 383 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 4,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 3,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shel's Kitchen | 4 Sutton Way, Middlesbrough | 488 yd | |
| Caterlink at St. Edwards RC Primary School | Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 626 yd | |
| Snax Coffee Shop | 65 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 678 yd | |
| Vine | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 797 yd | |
| The Artisans | 55-57 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltersgill Hotel | Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 342 yd | |
| The Theatre Club | The Avenue, Middlesbrough | 366 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Theatre | The Avenue, Middlesbrough | 366 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Conservative Club | 21 Orchard Road, Middlesbrough | 496 yd | |
| Middlesbrough Bowling Club | Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Chef | 35 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 342 yd | |
| Fernandos | 37a Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 342 yd | |
| Fernandos | 37a Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 342 yd | |
| Torino Pizzeria | 57 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 503 yd | |
| Saltersgill Chippy | 61 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 51-53 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough | 503 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 57 Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough | 678 yd | |
| Tesco | 51 Roman Road, Middlesbrough | 920 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 449 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tollesby Road TOLLESBY ROAD | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Beech Grove School BEECHWOOD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 945 yd |
| Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Dorman Long Utd Athletic Club OXFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.