Romanby Gardens is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 8BW is located in the Kader electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romanby Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 8DY, TS5 8BN, TS5 7HL, TS5 8BT, TS5 8EA, TS5 8BS, TS5 8BL, TS5 8BP, TS5 8BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 8BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 53.4% | 48.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 51.8% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 41.5% | 39.8% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 31.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 37.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 33.7% | -8.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 20.9% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.1% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 20.3% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 21.5% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.7% | 90% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.6% | 93% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romanby Gardens was 134.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% lower than the Ayresome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romanby Gardens has the 18th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ayresome and the 212th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% 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 Romanby Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-09-01 | £200,070 |
| 6 Romanby Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-08-12 | £66,205 |
| 5 Romanby Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-03-17 | £207,897 |
| 3 Romanby Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-03-17 | £66,108 |
| 5 Romanby Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-02-20 | £169,237 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TS5 8BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlington Hall Junior School Stainton Way , Hemlington TS8 9DA | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemlington Hall Infant School Hornsea Road , Stainton Way TS8 9DA | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viewley Hill Junior School Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viewley Hill Infant School Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viewley Hill Primary School Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's Roman Catholic Technology College St David's Way , Acklam TS5 7EY | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hustler School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Community College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Manor School Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Special Academy Sandy Flatts Lane , TS5 7YN | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Farm School Stainton Way , TS8 9DF | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3PT | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace & Maman | Nuneaton Drive, Middlesbrough | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Hotel | Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 92 yd | |
| Hemlington Social Club | 45 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 856 yd | |
| The Cleveland Huntsman | 1 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 856 yd | |
| Middlesbrough & District Motor Club | Coulby Manor Way, Middlesbrough | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brookfield | 39b Virginia Gardens, Middlesbrough | 263 yd | |
| G's Golden Chippy | 5 Otterburn Gardens, Middlesbrough | 289 yd | |
| Senorita Pizzeria | 17b Viewley, Middlesbrough | 856 yd | |
| Hemlington Golden Fry | 7 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 856 yd | |
| Jimmys Chinese Takeaway | 17c Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 646 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 92 yd | |
| Co-operative | The Oval, Middlesbrough | 635 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 | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.