Blacksmiths Close, Middlesbrough, TS6 9TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS6 9TH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	51.2%	48.5%	-2.7%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	48.8%	51.5%	2.7%	49.0%	2.5%

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	23.3%	27.4%	4.1%	37.9%	-10.5%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	45.7%	-11.6%	44.2%	1.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	6.2%	11.7%	5.5%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	11.5%	12.6%	1.1%	6.1%	6.5%

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 (69.1%) 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	29.8%	33.5%	3.7%	48.4%	-14.9%
Good health	36.3%	35.6%	-0.7%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	23.4%	24.7%	1.3%	12.7%	12.0%
Bad health	7.7%	5.4%	-2.3%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	2.8%	0.8%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.4%	27.8%	-6.6%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	11%	0.9%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	12.3%	-1.8%	13.4%	-1.1%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	7.9%	0.4%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.6%	16.3%	5.7%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	21.6%	1.3%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	3.1%	3.1%	0.0%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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%	2.5%	2.5%	1.1%	1.4%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.8%	97.1%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.7%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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%	97.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	97.9%	-0.1%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.7%	76.7%	7.0%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	65.5%	46.2%	19.3%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Blacksmiths Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blacksmiths Close was 202.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% higher than the Normanby average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Blacksmiths Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Normanby and the 98th highest crime rate of 472 local areas in Redcar and Cleveland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

🔎 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 9TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 1/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Blacksmiths Close are based on 15 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 Blacksmiths Close, Middlesbrough, TS6 9TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS6 9TH

Average Price
£275,835

Semi-Detached
£290,092

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£273,798

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blacksmiths Close

Average Price
£271,896

Semi-Detached
£288,974

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£270,676

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blacksmiths CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Blacksmiths Close, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Detached, an established residential building	£264,000	2025-08-08	£269,357
8 Blacksmiths Close, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2021-09-17	£230,852
4 Blacksmiths Close, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-07-27	£304,615
6 Blacksmiths Close, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-03-26	£247,973
7 Blacksmiths Close, Middlesbrough, Redcar And Cleveland Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2009-07-30	£217,582

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS6 9TH

Employment

TS6 9TH 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 9TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Construction	13
Education	13
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bankfields County Infant School Mansfield Road , Eston TS6 0RZ	- not rated	543 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bankfields Primary School Mansfield Road , Eston TS6 0RZ	- not rated	543 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bankfields Primary School Mansfield Road , Eston TS6 0RZ	3out of 4	543 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ravensworth Junior School Ravensworth Avenue , Normanby TS6 0EE	- not rated	798 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Teesville Primary School Lime Road , Normanby TS6 0BZ	- not rated	808 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sarah Metcalfe School Burns Road , Eston TS6 9AW	- not rated	939 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eston Park Academy Burns Road , Eston TS6 9AW	- not rated	1,006 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eston Park School Burns Road , Eston TS6 9AW	- not rated	1,006 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gillbrook Academy Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AG	- not rated	1,136 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hillsview Academy Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AG	- not rated	1,136 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	957 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ	- not rated	4,647 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ	- not rated	4,647 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progress Schools - Tees Valley 114 Fabian Road , Eston TS6 9RQ	- not rated	767 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Alternative Provision Eston Burns Road , Eston TS6 9AW	- not rated	1,053 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Archway Academy Learning Lane , The Avenue TS6 0DD	3out of 4	1,221 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Archway Learning Lane , The Avenue TS6 0DD	- not rated	1,221 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowfields School Normanby Road , South Bank TS6 9AD	- not rated	1,523 yd	Community 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	332 yd
The Coffee Shed	25 High Street	465 yd
Minfika	38 Lambton Street	522 yd
Cozy Cafe	117 High Street	591 yd
The Salvation Army	Bankfields Road	649 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stapylton Arms	80 High Street	85 yd
Ship Inn	94 High Street	165 yd
Eston & Normanby Social Club	30 High Street	168 yd
Woodman Arms	29 High Street	465 yd
The Shed	5 Lambton Street	468 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Venice Pizzeria	13 High Street	403 yd
Village Pantry	11 High Street	403 yd
New China Garden	138 High Street	464 yd
X-Presso Pizzeria	142 High Street	464 yd
Munchies	136 High Street	464 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	19 High Street		465 yd
Sainsbury's	108 Bankfields Road		625 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Body Talk HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	515 yd
Bankfields Primary School MANSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	559 yd
Teesville Primary School LIME ROAD	grass pitches	790 yd
Normanby Primary School FLATTS LANE	grass pitches	967 yd
Eston Park Academy (Closed) Burns Road	grass pitches	990 yd
Smith Dock (Teesdock Park) SKIPPERS LANE	grass pitches	1,034 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	150 Mbit/s
Average download speed	165 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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