Boscombe Gardens, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9JY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS8 9JY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	53.4%	49.6%	-3.8%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	46.6%	50.4%	3.8%	49.0%	1.4%

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	39.2%	41.2%	2.0%	37.9%	3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	32.6%	35.6%	3.0%	44.2%	-8.6%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	5%	4.1%	-0.9%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	12.7%	13.4%	0.7%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	8.8%	5.7%	-3.1%	6.1%	-0.4%

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 (66%) 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	36.6%	32%	-4.6%	48.4%	-16.4%
Good health	35.3%	34%	-1.3%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	17.2%	20.8%	3.6%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	7.1%	9.6%	2.5%	4.0%	5.6%
Very bad health	3.8%	3.6%	-0.2%	1.2%	2.4%

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 15%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	42.5%	27.5%	-15.0%	18.2%	9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	11.4%	-5.2%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	18.1%	3.7%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	6.7%	3.9%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	19.2%	10.4%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	12.2%	15%	2.8%	33.8%	-18.8%
Other	2.8%	2.1%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.2%	98.8%	2.6%	81.4%	17.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.1%	97.2%	0.1%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	97.2%	0.6%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.5%	76.7%	-13.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
No passport held	35.3%	13.5%	21.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.2%	37.2%	17.0%
Christian	40.6%	46.2%	-5.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Boscombe Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boscombe Gardens was 430.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.1% higher than the Hemlington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Boscombe Gardens has the 5th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hemlington and the 39th highest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.4%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in TS8 9JY, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 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) - 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 Boscombe Gardens are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Middlesbrough.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boscombe Gardens, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, TS8 9JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS8 9JY

Average Price
£86,170

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£90,171

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£54,166

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boscombe Gardens

Average Price
£83,380

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£89,466

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£44,830

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boscombe GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
71 Boscombe Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building	£73,750	2024-07-24	£83,776
71 Boscombe Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building	£74,500	2022-06-20	£86,772
49 Boscombe Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building	£55,000	2019-06-12	£79,717
73 Boscombe Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building	£71,500	2016-06-24	£100,464
71 Boscombe Gardens, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2014-12-02	£110,007

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS8 9JY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	51
Retired	35
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Other	17
Looking after home or family	16
Unemployed	10
Self-Employed	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Construction	6
Transport and storage	5
Education	4
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Gerard's RC Primary School Avalon Court , Hemlington TS8 9HU	3out of 4	275 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Viewley Hill Academy Andover Way , Hemlington TS8 9HL	3out of 4	321 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sunnyside Academy Manor Farm Way , Coulby Newham TS8 0RJ	3out of 4	949 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hemlington Hall Academy Briscoe Way , Hemlington Hall Road TS8 9SJ	2out of 4	1,212 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rose Wood Academy The Garth , Coulby Farm Way TS8 0UG	3out of 4	1,487 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,015 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Catholic College Lacy Road , TS4 3JW	2out of 4	2,741 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Acklam Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY	3out of 4	2,745 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove , TS5 8PB	3out of 4	3,425 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornaby Academy Baysdale Road , Thornaby TS17 9DB	- not rated	4,591 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Northern School of Art Green Lane , Linthorpe TS5 7RJ	- not rated	3,863 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holmwood School Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT	3out of 4	2,431 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beverley School Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	3out of 4	3,215 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollis Academy Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS	1out of 4	3,351 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlands Academy Eltham Crescent , TS17 9RA	3out of 4	3,812 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
River Tees High Academy Sulby Avenue , Pallister Park TS3 8RD	3out of 4	5,199 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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
Caterlink at St. Gerard’s Catholic Primary School	Avalon Court, Middlesbrough	365 yd
Cafe 54	1 Cliffland Way, Middlesbrough	685 yd
Grace & Maman	Nuneaton Drive, Middlesbrough	1,076 yd
McDonalds	Dalby Way, Middlesbrough	1,079 yd
Crossfields Community Centre	62 Crossfields, Middlesbrough	1,090 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hemlington Social Club	45 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough	663 yd
The Cleveland Huntsman	1 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough	663 yd
Middlesbrough & District Motor Club	Coulby Manor Way, Middlesbrough	1,005 yd
The Coulby Farm	Stokesley Road, Middlesbrough	1,076 yd
Lingfield Farm	Dalby Way, Middlesbrough	1,079 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Senorita Pizzeria	17b Viewley, Middlesbrough	663 yd
Hemlington Golden Fry	7 Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough	663 yd
Jimmys Chinese Takeaway	17c Viewley Centre, Middlesbrough	663 yd
Coulby Fishbar/Parkway Pizzas	Hamsterley Way, Middlesbrough	928 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hemlington Lake & Recreation Centre RECREATION CENTRE RECREATION CENTRE CASS HOUSE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	800 yd
The King'S Academy Stainton Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	901 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Coulby Newham) PARKWAY CENTRE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	965 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.3 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	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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