Postcode TS1 2BJ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Middlesbrough in the North East region, and forms part of the Middlesbrough Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 709.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middlesbrough Central is £33,579 per year. The nearest station is Middlesbrough, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Central Square Gardens.
Middlesbrough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,348 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Middlesbrough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 709.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middlesbrough Central is £33,579 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TS1 2BJ.
Middlesbrough Central near TS1 2BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Middlesbrough located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Middlesbrough | N/A | Walking directions to Middlesbrough |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Central Square Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | King Edward Square | Small | Walking directions to King Edward Square |
| 0.3 mi | St. John's Park | Small | Walking directions to St. John's Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £79,500 (about £100 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £249,999.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £122,500 | £151 |
| Terraced | 37 | £76,000 | £96 |
| Flats | 4 | £45,125 | £69 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £66,000 | £129,000 | £60,000 |
| 2017 | £44,500 | £90,250 | £58,750 |
| 2018 | £41,000 | £89,000 | £64,750 |
| 2019 | £38,000 | £90,500 | £63,250 |
| 2020 | £55,000 | £90,250 | £62,000 |
| 2021 | £47,000 | £115,000 | £60,500 |
| 2022 | £49,000 | £100,000 | £72,000 |
| 2023 | £46,750 | £134,000 | £82,000 |
| 2024 | £45,000 | £115,000 | £75,000 |
| 2025 | £45,250 | £119,000 | £79,500 |
| 2026 | — | £135,000 | £84,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £131 | £166 | £74 |
| 2017 | £86 | £112 | £75 |
| 2018 | £79 | £100 | £76 |
| 2019 | £70 | £119 | £76 |
| 2020 | £100 | £130 | £73 |
| 2021 | £97 | £148 | £75 |
| 2022 | £79 | £121 | £86 |
| 2023 | £89 | £161 | £87 |
| 2024 | £82 | £144 | £96 |
| 2025 | £70 | £164 | £97 |
| 2026 | — | £135 | £108 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS1 2BJ.
In the TS1 2BJ postcode area, located within Middlesbrough Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TS1 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-Buy | Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2EJ | Walking directions to Best-Buy |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2NW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Go Local | 85 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3AA | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 73-75 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | @Lifestyle | Bright Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AH | Walking directions to @Lifestyle |
Annual council tax rates for Middlesbrough district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for TS1 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lewis Young
Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
Andy McDonald
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around TS1 2BJ records about 710 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around TS1 2BJ in Middlesbrough Central is £79,500 (about £100 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to TS1 2BJ, including Teesside University (Outstanding), Outwood Academy Riverside (Good) and Abingdon Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to TS1 2BJ is Middlesbrough, about 598 m away.
TS1 2BJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East covering TS1 2BJ is Andy McDonald (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lewis Young (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.