Birkdale Drive, Middlesbrough, TS6 9EB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS6 9EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	60.4%	51.8%	-8.6%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	39.6%	48.2%	8.6%	49.0%	-0.8%

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	11.6%	20.6%	9.0%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	37%	28.2%	-8.8%	44.2%	-16.0%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.8%	3.5%	0.7%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	18.2%	23.5%	5.3%	9.1%	14.4%
Widowed	29.8%	24.1%	-5.7%	6.1%	18.0%

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 (30.2%) 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	7.7%	7.1%	-0.6%	48.4%	-41.3%
Good health	21.4%	23.1%	1.7%	33.6%	-10.5%
Fair health	37.4%	37.9%	0.5%	12.7%	25.2%
Bad health	26.9%	24.9%	-2.0%	4.0%	20.9%
Very bad health	6.6%	7.1%	0.5%	1.2%	5.9%

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 9EB this area, 57.1% 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 11.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	72.4%	57.1%	-15.3%	18.2%	38.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.5%	8.3%	2.8%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	4.4%	3%	-1.4%	13.4%	-10.4%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	6.5%	0.4%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	3.9%	8.9%	5.0%	16.9%	-8.0%
Degree or Similar	5.5%	11.3%	5.8%	33.8%	-22.5%
Other	2.2%	4.8%	2.6%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
White	100%	99.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	98.9%	95.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	1.1%	2.4%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	95.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.5%	76.7%	-11.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	33.9%	13.5%	20.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20%	37.2%	-17.2%
Christian	70.6%	46.2%	24.4%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Other religion	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Birkdale Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkdale Drive was 189.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Eston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birkdale Drive has the 31st highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Eston and the 109th highest crime rate of 473 local areas in Redcar and Cleveland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in TS6 9EB, 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 - 9/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 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 - 1/10 (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) - 9/10 (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) - 10/10 (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 Birkdale Drive are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redcar And Cleveland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birkdale Drive, Middlesbrough, TS6 9EB

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS6 9EB

Average Price
£47,286

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£47,286

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birkdale Drive

Average Price
£64,519

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£64,519

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birkdale DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Birkdale Drive, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£39,000	2016-07-29	£46,476
35 Birkdale Drive, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£28,000	1998-10-05	£82,562

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS6 9EB

Employment

TS6 9EB 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 TS6 9EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Full-Time Employee	11
Other	6
Looking after home or family	5
Part-Time Employee	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Self-Employed	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	6
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	5
Education	3
Manufacturing	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Construction	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bankfields Primary School Mansfield Road , Eston TS6 0RZ	3out of 4	364 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanby Primary School Flatts Lane , Normanby TS6 0NP	3out of 4	903 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whale Hill Primary School Sandsend Road , Eston TS6 8AD	4out of 4	1,001 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Teesville Academy Lime Road , Normanby TS6 0BZ	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Caedmon Primary School Attlee Road , Grangetown TS6 7NA	3out of 4	1,219 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Normanby Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AG	1out of 4	1,372 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Ormesby Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH	3out of 4	2,013 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic College Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 6SP	2out of 4	2,455 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nunthorpe Academy Guisborough Road , Nunthorpe TS7 0LA	3out of 4	3,481 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Unity City Academy Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE	2out of 4	3,510 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston Burns Road , Eston TS6 9AW	- not rated	1,248 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archway Academy Learning Lane , The Avenue TS6 0DD	- not rated	1,427 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mo Mowlam Academy Corporation Road , TS10 1PA	1out of 4	1,641 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priory Woods School Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH	4out of 4	1,932 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mackenzie Thorpe Centre Beech Grove , South Bank TS6 6SU	- not rated	2,294 yd	Other independent special school	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	Distance
Grangetown Generations	36a Birkdale Drive	34 yd
Cozy Cafe	117 High Street	338 yd
Blend coffee bar and bistro	4 Winston Drive	426 yd
The Salvation Army	Bankfields Road	619 yd
The Coffee Shed	25 High Street	694 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ship Inn	94 High Street	151 yd
Stapylton Arms	80 High Street	248 yd
The Talbot	180 High Street	274 yd
Eston Institute & Working Mens Club	High Street	338 yd
The Wellington	39 Bolckow Street	411 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New China Garden	138 High Street	187 yd
X-Presso Pizzeria	142 High Street	187 yd
Munchies	136 High Street	187 yd
Mystic Bites	140 High Street	187 yd
Frydays	170 High Street	274 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	108 Bankfields Road	516 yd
Tesco Express	19 High Street	694 yd
Iceland Foods	258-290 Birchington Avenue	1,068 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Body Talk HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	273 yd
Bankfields Primary School MANSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	397 yd
Normanby Primary School FLATTS LANE	grass pitches	920 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	97.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.2%

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	56.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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