The Birches is in Middlesbrough and in Redcar And Cleveland district. TS6 0BP is located in the Teesville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redcar. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Birches, Middlesbrough, TS6 0BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS6 0BU, TS6 0BW, TS6 0BS, TS6 0BT, TS6 0BN, TS6 0BX, TS6 0BJ, TS6 0BL, TS6 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS6 0BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 TS6 0BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 39.1% | 49.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 31.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 13.2% | 7% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 39.7% | 39.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 27% | 33.5% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 14.9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 TS6 0BP this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 28.2% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 20.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 17.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 97.1% 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% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Birches was 136.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% lower than the Normanby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Birches has the 31st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Normanby and the 165th highest crime rate of 473 local areas in Redcar and Cleveland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 384.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Birches, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-09-17 | £98,835 |
| 3 The Birches, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-03 | £156,973 |
| 7 The Birches, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2006-11-03 | £146,974 |
| 6 The Birches, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Detached, an established residential building | £28,950 | 1996-09-19 | £97,600 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesville Academy Lime Road , Normanby TS6 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School St Margaret's Grove , South Bank TS6 6TA | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Community Primary School Poplar Grove , South Bank TS6 6SY | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldicotes Primary Academy Spencerfield Crescent , TS3 9HD | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorntree Academy The Greenway , Thorntree TS3 9NH | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Normanby Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AG | 1out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Ormesby Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic College Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 6SP | 2out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 2out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunthorpe Academy Guisborough Road , Nunthorpe TS7 0LA | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 4,910 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway Academy Learning Lane , The Avenue TS6 0DD | - not rated | 152 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Alternative Provision Eston Burns Road , Eston TS6 9AW | - not rated | 432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mackenzie Thorpe Centre Beech Grove , South Bank TS6 6SU | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Woods School Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mo Mowlam Academy Corporation Road , TS10 1PA | 1out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Shed | 25 High Street | 850 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3 | 872 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Trunk Road | 872 yd | |
| McDonald's | Trunk Road | 872 yd | |
| Minfika | 38 Lambton Street | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skinny Frog | 12 High Street | 804 yd | |
| Woodman Arms | 29 High Street | 850 yd | |
| The Shed | 5 Lambton Street | 858 yd | |
| The Poverina Inn | 45 High Street | 858 yd | |
| Eston & Normanby Social Club | 30 High Street | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saigon | 24 The Avenue | 216 yd | |
| Burns Road Fish and Chip Shop | 47 Burns Road | 423 yd | |
| Chef Bravo | 23 Kingsway Avenue | 742 yd | |
| Bianco's Pizzeria | 8a High Street | 804 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 31 High Street | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 19 High Street | 850 yd | |
| Tesco Eston | Trunk Road | 872 yd | |
| B & M | Trunk Road Eston Middlesbrough | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teesville Primary School LIME ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Eston Park Academy (Closed) Burns Road | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Hillsview Academy NORMANBY ROAD | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Smith Dock (Teesdock Park) SKIPPERS LANE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation NORMANBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Eston Leisure Centre ESTON SPORTS CENTRE ESTON SPORTS CENTRE NORMANBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Eston Recreation Ground TRUNK ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Netherfields NETHERFIELDS CRESCENT | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| St Margaret Clitherows Rc Primary School ST. MARGARETS GROVE | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| South Bank Primary School Poplar Grove | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.