Middlesbrough
§ This page gives an overview of the Middlesbrough local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Middlesbrough, on the south bank of the River Tees, has a strong industrial heritage and is recognised for landmarks such as the iconic Transporter Bridge and modern Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA). The town centre blends Victorian buildings with contemporary developments, while Albert Park and Stewart Park provide extensive green spaces. Nearby, the dramatic industrial skyline of Teesside contrasts with the scenic Cleveland Hills and Roseberry Topping, a distinctive peak to the south. Middlesbrough’s position as a riverside town with both industrial and cultural landmarks defines its varied landscape.
The administrative boundary of Middlesbrough can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Middlesbrough.
Key Facts about Middlesbrough
What region is Middlesbrough in? Middlesbrough is in the North East of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Middlesbrough in? Middlesbrough is in the county of North Yorkshire.
Is Middlesbrough a city? No, Middlesbrough is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Middlesbrough? The local government for this district is: Middlesbrough Borough Council (Unitary Authority).
▶ Official website of Middlesbrough Borough Council 🔗 middlesbrough.gov.uk
Which police force covers Middlesbrough? Policing in Middlesbrough is provided by Cleveland Police 🔗 cleveland.police.uk, which serves 4 local authority districts: Hartlepool ⁞ Middlesbrough ⁞ Redcar and Cleveland ⁞ Stockton-on-Tees.
Constituencies in Middlesbrough
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is divided into 20 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Acklam
- Ayresome
- Berwick Hills & Pallister
- Brambles & Thorntree
- Central
- Coulby Newham
- Hemlington
- Kader
- Ladgate
- Linthorpe
- Longlands & Beechwood
- Marton East
- Marton West
- Newport
- North Ormesby
- Nunthorpe
- Park
- Park End & Beckfield
- Stainton & Thornton
- Trimdon
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is part-parished: 2 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 3 unparished areas.
- Nunthorpe
- Stainton and Thornton
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
Built-up Areas in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough covers 4 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Eston *
- Middlesbrough *
- Stainton (Middlesbrough)
- Thornaby-on-Tees *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Middlesbrough.)
Middlesbrough compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Middlesbrough compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Middlesbrough has 20 electoral wards.
Middlesbrough has a population of 156,161 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Middlesbrough can be found on the ONS statistics for Middlesbrough.