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 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.5% lower than the Acklam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gainford Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Acklam and the 165th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 | £223,338 |
| 1 Gainford Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2015-02-26 | £172,390 |
| 1 Gainford Avenue, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-12-05 | £137,519 |
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 | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's RC Primary School Eastbourne Road , Linthorpe TS5 6QS | - not rated | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary School Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Bridge Primary School Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ | - not rated | 748 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 | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hustler School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Community College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Manor School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 1,947 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 | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishop School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | - not rated | 533 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirby College of Further Education Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 5PJ | - not rated | 706 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hill School Green Lane , TS5 7RY | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent school | 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.