Jack Simon Way is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS5 8EJ is located in the Trimdon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 2015-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jack Simon Way, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS5 8FG, TS5 8FB, TS5 8FA, TS5 8FH, TS5 8FJ, TS5 8FF, TS5 8FD, TS5 8TR, TS5 8TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS5 8EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52% | 48.8% | -3.2% | 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 area around TS5 8EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 44.7% | 11.7% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 48.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.7%) 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 | 48% | 63.3% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 30.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11% | 5.4% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around TS5 8EJ this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 7.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 6.4% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 32.6% | 17.1% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 37.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jack Simon Way was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Kader average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jack Simon Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kader and the 96th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

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 Jack Simon Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2025-02-28 | £206,734 |
| 5 Jack Simon Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-28 | £271,736 |
| 9 Jack Simon Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2021-05-07 | £244,295 |
| 14 Jack Simon Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £163,000 | 2019-07-23 | £227,499 |
| 12 Jack Simon Way, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £163,000 | 2019-07-23 | £227,499 |
TS5 8EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's RC Primary School St Clare's Catholic Primary , Acklam TS5 8RZ | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Whin Primary School Carlbury Avenue , Acklam TS5 8SQ | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemlington Hall Academy Briscoe Way , Hemlington Hall Road TS8 9SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viewley Hill Academy Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL | 3out of 4 | 1,882 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 | 1,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB | - not rated | 2,481 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 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | 2out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB | - not rated | 4,696 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 1out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartwell School Yarm Road , Stockton TS18 3TN | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at St. Clare’s Catholic Primary School | Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough | 722 yd | |
| Hemlington Hall Academy - Lingfeld Education Trust | Briscoe Way, Middlesbrough | 1,017 yd | |
| Grace & Maman | Nuneaton Drive, Middlesbrough | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grenadier | Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Yan | 118 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough | 1,040 yd | |
| Carol's Plaice | 116 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough | 1,040 yd | |
| Papa Marios Pizzeria | 126 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | The Oval, Middlesbrough | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Escape Zone (Middlesbrough) LOW LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 276.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.