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. This is one of 361 LAD 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.
Middlesbrough Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Middlesbrough local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Middlesbrough can also 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
Middlesbrough is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
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.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Middlesbrough
Below is a list of post towns in Middlesbrough, grouped by postcode area:
TS ▸ Middlesbrough (TS1 / TS2 / TS3 / TS4 / TS5 / TS6 / TS7 / TS8 / TS9)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
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.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Middlesbrough Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Northern Trains ▸ James Cook University Hospital (TS4 3BW) ⁞ Nunthorpe (TS7 0BL)
- TransPennine Express ▸ Middlesbrough (TS1 1EG)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
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)
Population and Migration Trends in Middlesbrough
This chart shows the population trend for Middlesbrough from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Middlesbrough can be found on the ONS statistics for Middlesbrough.