Samaria Gardens is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 8DF 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 Samaria Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 8BJ, TS5 8BL, TS5 8DQ, TS5 8BS, TS5 8DE, TS5 8BX, TS5 8BN, TS5 8BP, TS5 8BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 8DF 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 Samaria Gardens was 102.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Ayresome average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Samaria Gardens has the 20th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ayresome and the 207th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Samaria Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-11-18 | £73,897 |
| 7 Samaria Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2024-11-01 | £180,431 |
| 14 Samaria Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-06-14 | £54,855 |
| 10 Samaria Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-03-17 | £81,094 |
| 24 Samaria Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-03-17 | £81,094 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TS5 8DF 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Whin Primary School Carlbury Avenue , Acklam TS5 8SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's RC Primary School St Clare's Catholic Primary , Acklam TS5 8RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viewley Hill Academy Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemlington Hall Academy Briscoe Way , Hemlington Hall Road TS8 9SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Academy Stainton Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0GA | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 3,254 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 | 2,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 5,063 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 | 1,910 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 4,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Hotel | Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 214 yd | |
| Hemlington Social Club | 45 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 1,049 yd | |
| The Cleveland Huntsman | 1 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 1,049 yd | |
| Middlesbrough & District Motor Club | Coulby Manor Way, Middlesbrough | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G's Golden Chippy | 5 Otterburn Gardens, Middlesbrough | 100 yd | |
| The Brookfield | 39b Virginia Gardens, Middlesbrough | 134 yd | |
| Senorita Pizzeria | 17b Viewley, Middlesbrough | 1,049 yd | |
| Hemlington Golden Fry | 7 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 1,049 yd | |
| Jimmys Chinese Takeaway | 17c Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 646 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 215 yd | |
| Co-operative | The Oval, Middlesbrough | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic Technology College (Closed) St Davids Way | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Outwood Academy Acklam HALL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| Kader Fc Hustler Trust Pavilion Hustler Trust Pavilion HALL DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.