Buckthorn Grove is in Middlesbrough and in Middlesbrough district. TS8 9BF is located in the Ladgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Middlesbrough. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckthorn Grove, Middlesbrough, TS8 9BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS8 9BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 TS8 9BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 23.6% | 59% | 35.4% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 33.9% | -24.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 71.3% | 25.0% | 48.4% | 22.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 24.7% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 4.1% | -10.4% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 TS8 9BF this area, 3.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 3.2% | -21.0% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 30% | 19.0% | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 45.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.9% | 91.1% | 4.2% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 91.9% | 91.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 91.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckthorn Grove was 165.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% higher than the Ayresome average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buckthorn Grove has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Ayresome and the 165th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Buckthorn Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2026-01-30 | £139,552 |
| 24 Buckthorn Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-07-18 | £270,130 |
| 4 Buckthorn Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-07-18 | £292,972 |
| 55 Buckthorn Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-06-23 | £160,110 |
| 3 Buckthorn Grove, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-04-30 | £173,646 |
TS8 9BF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Primary School Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Academy Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC Primary School Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3QH | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More RC Primary School Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3QH | - not rated | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Manor Primary School The Derby , Marton Manor TS7 8RH | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Academy Stainton Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0GA | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Newlands Catholic School FCJ Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulby Newham School Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College, Middlesbrough Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acklam Sixth Form College Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northern School of Art Newport Road , TS1 1LA | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Special Academy Sandy Flatts Lane , TS5 7YN | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT | - not rated | 848 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3PT | - not rated | 848 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen’s Kitchen and Catering | Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough | 270 yd | |
| Everyone Active at Middlesbrough Golf Club | Ladgate Lane, Middlesbrough | 270 yd | |
| Newham Grange Farm Cafe | Wykeham Way, Middlesbrough | 545 yd | |
| Caterlink at St. Thomas More RC Primary School | Erith Grove, Middlesbrough | 968 yd | |
| The Enquire Learning Trust at Easterside Primary Academy | Erith Grove, Middlesbrough | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough & District Motor Club | Coulby Manor Way, Middlesbrough | 612 yd | |
| Apple Tree | 38 The Derby, Middlesbrough | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Centre LADGATE LANE | golf | 284 yd |
| Holmwood School SALTERSGILL AVENUE | 852 yd | |
| Teesside University (Saltersgill Sports Ground) Saltersgill Avenue | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 91.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.8% |
| 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.