Topcliffe Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 8HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS5 8HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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%	48.8%	-3.3%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	47.9%	51.2%	3.3%	49.0%	2.2%

Partnership Status

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 8HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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	27%	28.2%	1.2%	37.9%	-9.7%
Married: Opposite sex	61.2%	54.4%	-6.8%	44.2%	10.2%
Separated	2.1%	1.6%	-0.5%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.3%	6.9%	1.6%	9.1%	-2.2%
Widowed	4.3%	8.9%	4.6%	6.1%	2.8%

Health

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	45.7%	39.8%	-5.9%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	37.8%	37.7%	-0.1%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	12.2%	15.8%	3.6%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	2.4%	5.6%	3.2%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.6%	20.9%	-4.7%	18.2%	2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	5.6%	-6.5%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	13.7%	-1.2%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	12%	4.9%	5.3%	6.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.7%	22.9%	7.2%	16.9%	6.0%
Degree or Similar	21%	21.7%	0.7%	33.8%	-12.1%
Other	3.6%	3.2%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Pakistani	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.6%	96.8%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.4%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	97.6%	95.7%	-1.9%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	1.2%	4.3%	3.1%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.1%	76.7%	9.4%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.9%	37.2%	-9.3%
Christian	66.1%	46.2%	19.9%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Topcliffe Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Topcliffe Drive was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% higher than the Kader average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Topcliffe Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Kader and the 187th lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TS5 8HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Topcliffe Drive are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Middlesbrough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Topcliffe Drive, Middlesbrough, TS5 8HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS5 8HZ

Average Price
£228,420

Semi-Detached
£219,499

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£246,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Topcliffe Drive

Average Price
£250,102

Semi-Detached
£243,951

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£272,656

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Topcliffe DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Topcliffe Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£143,000	2014-05-23	£212,765
28 Topcliffe Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£74,950	2001-09-28	£257,772
28 Topcliffe Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£57,000	1999-06-09	£211,168
22 Topcliffe Drive, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building	£72,500	1997-03-07	£267,180

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS5 8HZ

Employment

TS5 8HZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TS5 8HZ 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	32
Manufacturing	22
Education	20
Construction	15
Transport and storage	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	246 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acklam Whin Primary School Carlbury Avenue , Acklam TS5 8SQ	3out of 4	265 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kader Academy Staindrop Drive , Acklam TS5 8NU	3out of 4	766 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hemlington Hall Academy Briscoe Way , Hemlington Hall Road TS8 9SJ	2out of 4	1,399 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Viewley Hill Academy Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL	3out of 4	1,913 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB	3out of 4	1,363 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	3out of 4	1,510 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW	2out of 4	2,414 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB	- not rated	2,430 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	2,622 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ	- not rated	2,517 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Training Collective Harvard Avenue , Thornaby TS17 6FB	- not rated	4,462 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA	3out of 4	1,933 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	3out of 4	2,452 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	1out of 4	2,619 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT	3out of 4	2,911 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Teesside University Borough Road , TS1 3BA	- not rated	4,972 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Caterlink at St. Clare’s Catholic Primary School	Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough		401 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Grenadier	Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough		671 yd
Bluebell Hotel	Acklam Road, Middlesbrough		1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ling Yan	118 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough	671 yd
Carol's Plaice	116 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough	671 yd
Papa Marios Pizzeria	126 Trimdon Avenue, Middlesbrough	671 yd
The Brookfield	39b Virginia Gardens, Middlesbrough	769 yd
G's Golden Chippy	5 Otterburn Gardens, Middlesbrough	831 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	The Oval, Middlesbrough		421 yd
Tesco	646 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough		1,071 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kader Youth & Community Centre (Closed) Trimdon Avenue	grass pitches	704 yd
Kader Academy Staindrop Drive	grass pitches	762 yd
Trinity Catholic Technology College (Closed) St Davids Way	grass pitches	997 yd
The Escape Zone (Middlesbrough) LOW LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,086 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	150.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.