Poplar Grove, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS6 6SY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	49.5%	50%	0.5%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.5%	50%	-0.5%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	38.2%	32.3%	-5.9%	37.9%	-5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	42.6%	45.3%	2.7%	44.2%	1.1%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3.3%	2.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	5.5%	6.7%	1.2%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	10.3%	12.3%	2.0%	6.1%	6.2%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67%) 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	38.5%	34%	-4.5%	48.4%	-14.4%
Good health	33.3%	33%	-0.3%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	21%	25%	4.0%	12.7%	12.3%
Bad health	5.5%	6.5%	1.0%	4.0%	2.5%
Very bad health	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.3%

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.

In the area around TS6 6SY this area, 38.9% 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 21.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.8%	38.9%	5.1%	18.2%	20.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.1%	8.1%	-7.0%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11%	7.8%	-3.2%	13.4%	-5.6%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	6.4%	4.6%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	14.5%	-2.0%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	21.9%	3.1%	33.8%	-11.9%
Other	2.9%	2.5%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Pakistani	12.6%	20.1%	7.5%	2.7%	17.4%
Other Asian	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	80.3%	76.5%	-3.8%	81.4%	-4.9%
Arab	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	0.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.2% 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	90.6%	90.2%	-0.4%	83.2%	7.0%
European Union	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	6.8%	8.6%	1.8%	5.6%	3.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	90.2%	0.2%	83.2%	7.0%
10+ Years	1%	7.7%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	7.1%	0.3%	-6.8%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.6%	76.7%	-3.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	26.1%	13.5%	12.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.9%	37.2%	-13.3%
Christian	52.8%	46.2%	6.6%
Muslim	21.5%	6.5%	15.0%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Poplar Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Grove was 1687.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 969.8% higher than the Normanby average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Poplar Grove has the highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Normanby and the 2nd highest crime rate of 472 local areas in Redcar and Cleveland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 486.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in TS6 6SY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Poplar Grove are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Langbaurgh-On-Tees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Poplar Grove, Middlesbrough, TS6 6SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS6 6SY

Average Price
£129,412

Semi-Detached
£129,412

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Grove

Average Price
£113,704

Semi-Detached
£113,704

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Poplar Grove, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£138,000	2023-02-17	£148,551
4 Poplar Grove, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2022-06-24	£155,270
21 Poplar Grove, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£113,425	2016-07-25	£158,647
9 Poplar Grove, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2016-04-22	£141,910
16 Poplar Grove, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£74,970	2012-12-11	£112,666

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS6 6SY

Employment

TS6 6SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 TS6 6SY 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	13
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	24
Construction	20
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	4
Mining and quarrying	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Bank Community Primary School Poplar Grove , South Bank TS6 6SY	2out of 4	103 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beech Grove Primary School Poplar Grove , South Bank TS6 6SU	- not rated	103 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School St Margaret's Grove , South Bank TS6 6TE	- not rated	200 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School St Margaret's Grove , South Bank TS6 6TA	- not rated	273 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School St Margaret's Grove , South Bank TS6 6TA	- not rated	273 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Catholic College Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 6SP	3out of 4	362 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Saint Peter's Catholic College of Maths and Computing Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 6SP	- not rated	362 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Normanby Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AG	1out of 4	841 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillbrook Academy Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AG	- not rated	882 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillsview Academy Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AG	- not rated	882 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Park Sixth Form College South Park Avenue , Normanby TS6 0NT	- not rated	2,597 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD	- not rated	4,184 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ	- not rated	4,271 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ	- not rated	4,271 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP	- not rated	5,336 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mackenzie Thorpe Centre Beech Grove , South Bank TS6 6SU	- not rated	105 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lowfields School Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AD	- not rated	494 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston Burns Road , Eston TS6 9AW	- not rated	964 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archway Academy Learning Lane , The Avenue TS6 0DD	3out of 4	1,006 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Archway Learning Lane , The Avenue TS6 0DD	- not rated	1,006 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 3	363 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Trunk Road	363 yd
McDonald's	Trunk Road	363 yd
Dimples South Bank Day Nursery	Normanby Road	633 yd
St. John's Church	Normanby Road	762 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St Peters Social Club	Normanby Road		364 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yo! To Go!	Trunk Road	363 yd
Chef Bravo	23 Kingsway Avenue	457 yd
Annie's Sandwich Bar	Stephenson Court	498 yd
Golden Dragon	5 Victoria Street	739 yd
Saigon	24 The Avenue	959 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B & M	Trunk Road Eston Middlesbrough	363 yd
Tesco Eston	Trunk Road	363 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Trunk Road	421 yd
Marks & Spencers Simply Foods	Trunk Road	751 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Beech Grove Primary (Closed) Beech Grove	grass pitches	102 yd
South Bank Primary School Poplar Grove	grass pitches	116 yd
St Margaret Clitherows Rc Primary School ST. MARGARETS GROVE	grass pitches	260 yd
St Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Normanby Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	351 yd
Eston Leisure Centre ESTON SPORTS CENTRE ESTON SPORTS CENTRE NORMANBY ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	418 yd
Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation NORMANBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	545 yd
Macmillan Crescent Ground (Closed) Steele Crescent	grass pitches	571 yd
Harcourt Road - South Bank HARCOURT ROAD	grass pitches	744 yd
Eston Recreation Ground TRUNK ROAD	grass pitches	771 yd
Hillsview Academy NORMANBY ROAD	grass pitches	841 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	96.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.2%

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	160.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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