Low Lane is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 8EA 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 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 8EL, TS5 8DY, TS5 8BW, TS5 8BT, TS5 8BN, TS5 7HL, TS5 8BU, TS5 8BP, TS5 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS5 8EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 23.6% | 26.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 56.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 46.3% | 46.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.2% | 19.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 86.9% | 89.4% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 91.9% | 94.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 94.5% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 64.1% | 46.2% | 17.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Lane was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.7% lower than the Ayresome average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Low Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ayresome and the 61st lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2023-09-28 | £285,816 |
| 60 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-05-30 | £309,859 |
| 54 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-13 | £340,151 |
| 60 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-06-24 | £247,111 |
| 50 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2017-09-15 | £347,953 |
TS5 8EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TS5 8EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewley Hill Academy Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Whin Primary School Carlbury Avenue , Acklam TS5 8SQ | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemlington Hall Academy Briscoe Way , Hemlington Hall Road TS8 9SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gerard's RC Primary School Avalon Court , Hemlington TS8 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,218 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 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's Academy Stainton Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0GA | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 3,428 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 | 2,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 5,316 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD | 3out of 4 | 4,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace & Maman | Nuneaton Drive, Middlesbrough | 942 yd | |
| Caterlink at St. Gerard’s Catholic Primary School | Avalon Court, Middlesbrough | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Hotel | Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 171 yd | |
| Hemlington Social Club | 45 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 753 yd | |
| The Cleveland Huntsman | 1 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 753 yd | |
| Middlesbrough & District Motor Club | Coulby Manor Way, Middlesbrough | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brookfield | 39b Virginia Gardens, Middlesbrough | 336 yd | |
| G's Golden Chippy | 5 Otterburn Gardens, Middlesbrough | 383 yd | |
| Senorita Pizzeria | 17b Viewley, Middlesbrough | 753 yd | |
| Hemlington Golden Fry | 7 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 753 yd | |
| Jimmys Chinese Takeaway | 17c Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 646 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough | 171 yd | |
| Co-operative | The Oval, Middlesbrough | 628 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 | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.