Middlesbrough is a town in the North East of England, located on the south bank of the River Tees. It is part of the Tees Valley urban area and serves as a key industrial and commercial hub. The town has a strong industrial heritage, particularly in steel and chemical production, with landmarks like the Transporter Bridge symbolising its engineering legacy. Middlesbrough is home to Teesside University, contributing to its educational and research sectors.
The town centre features shopping areas like the Cleveland Centre and Captain Cook Square, alongside cultural venues such as the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA). Nearby green spaces include Albert Park, offering recreational facilities. Transport links include the A19 and A66 roads, as well as Middlesbrough Railway Station, connecting the town to major cities like Newcastle and York. The area has undergone regeneration projects, focusing on housing and business development.
Area overview
On average Middlesbrough has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Middlesbrough is £34,026 per year. There are 64 schools in Middlesbrough: 41 primary (3 Outstanding and 32 Good) and 8 secondary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good).
Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Middlesbrough Population
143,924
Population density
2,671.2 per km²
Demographics
British
114,421
79.5%
Pakistani
8,990
6.25%
African
3,339
2.32%
Other White
3,212
2.23%
Indian
2,804
1.95%
Total population: 143,922
Christian
66,143
45.96%
No religion
52,415
36.42%
Muslim
14,703
10.22%
Not answered
7,683
5.34%
Hindu
1,436
1%
Total population: 143,924
Level 4+ (Degree)
30,127
26.44%
No qualifications
27,282
23.94%
Level 3 (A level)
19,976
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15,270
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11,221
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 113,939
Employed
53,849
47.26%
Retired
23,267
20.42%
Student
7,974
7%
Long-term sick or disabled
7,879
6.92%
Looking after home or family
7,527
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 113,939
Housing
Owns outright
17,224
28.58%
Owns with a mortgage
15,913
26.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
11,286
18.73%
Other social rented
7,233
12%
Social rents from council
6,773
11.24%
Total households: 60,265
Semi-detached
25,485
42.29%
Terraced
16,768
27.83%
Detached
10,389
17.24%
Purpose-built flat
6,457
10.71%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
647
1.07%
Total households: 60,262
Property prices in Middlesbrough
Based on 1,480 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Middlesbrough area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £896,008.
