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About

South Bank ward is an industrial and residential area positioned along the south bank of the River Tees. Historically defined by heavy industry, its landscape is marked by large-scale manufacturing sites and associated infrastructure. The ward contains established residential streets, local shops, and community facilities serving its population. The area's economy remains closely linked to the industrial complexes that dominate the riverside.

A specific local landmark is the Transporter Bridge, an iconic vertical-lift bridge connecting the ward to Middlesbrough. The area includes green spaces like Errington Woods, offering walking paths on the outskirts. The ward's identity is deeply connected to its industrial heritage and the community that has developed around it, with a practical, working character shaped by its riverside location.

Area overview

On average South Bank has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 490 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Bank is £40,852 per year. There are 3 schools in South Bank: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Bank is home to around 5,433 people, with a population density of about 265.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
490
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Bank Population
5,433
Population density
265.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
183.32(+374%)
Anti-social behaviour
113.75(+421%)
Criminal damage and arson
89.45(+685%)
Shoplifting
81.54(+597%)
Burglary
49.88(+1016%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,748
87.38%
Pakistani
158
2.91%
Other White
127
2.34%
Bangladeshi
94
1.73%
Arab
79
1.45%
Total population: 5,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,326
31.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
829
19.84%
Level 3 (A level)
690
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
568
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
409
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 4,178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
661
29%
Owns outright
517
22.69%
Social rents from council
374
16.41%
Other social rented
366
16.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
12.59%
Total households: 2,279

Property prices in South Bank

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in South Bank area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Bank in the 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 South Bank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£229,950
Semi-Detached42£140,000
Terraced11£52,000

10 years median price trend in South Bank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Bank.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.