Cranford Gardens is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 8AG is located in the Ayresome electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranford Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 8AJ, TS5 8AL, TS5 8AH, TS5 8AF, TS5 8AA, TS5 8AT, TS5 8AX, TS5 8AE, TS5 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 8AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.1% | 49.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% 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 | 33.4% | 28.1% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 62.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | 18.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 56.7% | 53.8% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 22.7% | 17.3% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.3% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 35% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 20% | 32.6% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 29.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.3% | 55% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -26.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 88.7% | 85% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 84.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Muslim | 34.3% | 6.5% | 27.8% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranford Gardens was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.6% lower than the Ayresome average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cranford Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ayresome and the 7th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Cranford Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-14 | £211,239 |
| 7 Cranford Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-09-21 | £365,079 |
| 9 Cranford Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2014-10-28 | £221,798 |
| 31 Cranford Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2014-08-15 | £240,063 |
| 23 Cranford Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-10-22 | £202,121 |
TS5 8AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TS5 8AG 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinney Banks Primary School Fakenham Avenue , TS5 4QQ | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane , Acklam TS5 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Whin Primary School Carlbury Avenue , Acklam TS5 8SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School Roman Road , Linthorpe TS5 6EA | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 1,964 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 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Macmillan Academy Stockton Road , TS5 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 4,551 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 | 2,085 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA | - not rated | 3,508 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 | 412 yd | |
| New Wok King | 65-67 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 804 yd | |
| Wagamama | 19a Teesside Shopping Park, Goodwood Square | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club | Rockingham Court, Middlesbrough | 249 yd | |
| St. Francis Social Club | 200 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 373 yd | |
| The Coronation Inn | Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 460 yd | |
| The Master Cooper | 291 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 698 yd | |
| Acklam Park Club | Green Lane, Middlesbrough | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Fisheries | 37 Croft Avenue, Middlesbrough | 234 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 267a Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 501 yd | |
| Acklam Fish Bar | 269a Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 501 yd | |
| New Regent | 271 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 501 yd | |
| The Hot Roast Company | 121 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 123-129 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 538 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 51 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 804 yd | |
| Poundland | Unit 13, Teesside Shopping Park, Goodwood Square | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club ROCKINGHAM COURT | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| The Acorn Centre LODORE GROVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 518 yd |
| Acklam Green Centre STAINSBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 614 yd |
| Acklam Park GREEN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Marton Football Club WEST LODGE WEST LODGE ACKLAM ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Middlesborough College Grass Pitches Acklam Campus (Closed) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Mill Hill ST. MARY'S WALK | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Green Lane Primary Academy Green Lane | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.