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TS1 5DW

Borough Road

Central

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Overview

Postcode TS1 5DW is located in an urban city, within the Central area 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 1,485.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 12.7× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middlesbrough Central is £33,579 per year. The median sale price in Central is £81,000 (around £104 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £70,000 and £107,500. The nearest station is Middlesbrough, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ayresome Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1486
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
73%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Middlesbrough Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 224 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Middlesbrough Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,485.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73%

Approximately 73.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Middlesbrough Central is £33,579 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TS1 5DW.

Flood risk

No risk

Middlesbrough Central near TS1 5DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Middlesbrough located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for TS1 5DW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Middlesbrough

N/A

Walking directions to Middlesbrough

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TS1 5DW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAyresome GardensMediumWalking directions to Ayresome Gardens
0.3 miCentral Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Central Square Gardens
0.1 miKing Edward SquareSmallWalking directions to King Edward Square

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
2,642.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
625.76(+1518%)
Anti-social behaviour
253.79(+1062%)
Shoplifting
246.21(+2004%)
Public order
178.79(+2083%)
Other crime
140.15(+3678%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
65.09%
Arab
20
8.62%
African
12
5.17%
Pakistani
8
3.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
3.45%
Total population: 232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.5%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
76
47.8%
Social rents from council
40
25.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
20.13%
Owns outright
9
5.66%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.26%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Central

Median price: £81,000
Price per sq ft: £104
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £70K – £108K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £81,000 (about £104 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£125,000£151
Terraced33£80,000£96
Flats2£61,500£99

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£50,000£135,000£84,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£95£164£106
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS1 5DW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS1 5DW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 2026136, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3RATerracedFreehold£120,000
09 May 2025114, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2JRTerracedFreehold£230,000
12 May 2025159, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4AGOtherFreehold£149,000
23 Sept 202537, Grange Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5AUOtherFreehold£280,000
05 Sept 202520, Baker Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 2LHOtherFreehold£136,000

Schools

In the TS1 5DW postcode area, located within Middlesbrough Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for TS1 5DW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableTeesside UniversityHigher education institutions
0.3 miPrimaryNewport Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miPrimaryAyresome Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of TS1 5DW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TS1 5DW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFriendship Supermarket167-171 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4HGWalking directions to Friendship Supermarket
0.1 miGo Local85 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3AAWalking directions to Go Local
0.1 miAsian Grocery StorePelham Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4DLWalking directions to Asian Grocery Store
0.2 miR.K News9 Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5ETWalking directions to R.K News
0.2 miPrinces Road Convenience StorePrinces Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4BAWalking directions to Princes Road Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Middlesbrough district.

Band A£1,699
Band B£1,983
Band C£2,266
Band D£2,549
Band E£3,116
Band F£3,682
Band G£4,249
Band H£5,098

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TS1 5DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lewis Young

Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andy McDonald

Middlesbrough and Thornaby East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictMiddlesbroughE06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyMiddlesbrough and Thornaby EastE14001367
WardCentralE05009857
ParishMiddlesbrough, unparished areaE43000291
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Middlesbrough CentralE02002496
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Middlesbrough 001HE01035189
Police ForceCleveland
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TS1 5DW

Is TS1 5DW (Middlesbrough Central) safe?

The area around TS1 5DW records about 1486 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near TS1 5DW?

The median sale price around TS1 5DW in Central is £81,000 (about £104 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TS1 5DW?

There are 10 schools close to TS1 5DW, including Teesside University, Newport Primary School (Good) and Ayresome Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to TS1 5DW?

The closest station to TS1 5DW is Middlesbrough, about 709 m away.

How deprived is the area around TS1 5DW?

TS1 5DW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TS1 5DW (Middlesbrough Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East covering TS1 5DW is Andy McDonald (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lewis Young (Labour Party).