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About

Central ward encompasses the core of Middlesbrough's town centre, defined by its dense grid of commercial streets and civic buildings. The area is anchored by the Town Hall and the Cleveland Centre shopping complex, with the main retail thoroughfares of Linthorpe Road and Corporation Road running through it. Public squares like Centre Square provide open space amidst the urban fabric, hosting events and surrounded by administrative offices.

A notable structure is the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), a prominent gallery situated in the Centre Square civic quarter. The ward includes the railway station, a key transport hub, and the University of Teesside campus integrates with the southern edges. Residential presence is limited, primarily comprising some apartment buildings above ground-floor retail units within this commercial heart.

Area overview

On average Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 424 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £33,579 per year. There are 7 schools in Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central is home to around 11,490 people, with a population density of about 2,002.9 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

424

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Population

11,490

Population density

2,002.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

183.38(+348%)

Anti-social behaviour

100.61(+340%)

Public order

57.35(+553%)

Shoplifting

50.22(+313%)

Criminal damage and arson

37.77(+216%)

North East average

Demographics

British

4,500

39.17%

Pakistani

2,390

20.8%

African

957

8.33%

Indian

798

6.95%

Other Asian

554

4.82%

Total population: 11,488

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,787

29.57%

No qualifications

2,443

25.92%

Level 3 (A level)

1,744

18.5%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

980

10.4%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

861

9.14%

Total 16+ residents: 9,425

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,742

40.61%

Other social rented

989

23.05%

Owns outright

590

13.75%

Owns with a mortgage

500

11.66%

Social rents from council

310

7.23%

Total households: 4,290

Property prices in Central

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £85,750 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £249,999.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£176,000	£176,000	£176,000	£176,000	£176,000
Flats	3	£67,475	£62,998	£64,988	£70,238	£72,448
Semi-Detached	8	£117,500	£100,250	£113,750	£120,000	£123,250
Terraced	30	£80,000	£45,850	£62,250	£118,750	£137,200

10 years median price trend in Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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