Middlesbrough

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for Middlesbrough. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for Middlesbrough, not our estimates.

• 1,868 births and 1,471 deaths: natural change added 397 people.
• Moves within the UK (net) reduced the population by 3,630.
• International migration (net) added 1,334 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) reduced the figure by 6.
• Altogether the population fell by 1,905 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in Middlesbrough: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for Middlesbrough’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in Middlesbrough moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

Pay rose faster than both the house price and the rent over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Labour directly elected mayor (2026) — Labour 24, Other and independent 15, Conservative 4, Reform UK 2, Liberal Democrat 1 of 46 seats.

Since 2016: Labour (2016–2018); Other parties or independents (largest party, no overall majority) (2019–2020); Other parties or independents (2021); Other parties or independents (largest party, no overall majority) (2022); Labour (2023–2024); Labour directly elected mayor (2025–2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How Middlesbrough’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

29,021 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 189.9 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 8.7% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£35,177
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,868people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013138,412people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022143,928people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026138,412people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026143,922people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026138,412people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026143,922people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026143,900people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026138,412people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026143,926people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026138,412people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026143,924people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · up 3.2% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20265,120people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · up 0.2 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20265.2%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 2.5% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,549
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,471people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20252,794kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202523.3%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202611,078kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · down 2.2 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 20262%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · up 2.0% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£137,773
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202540
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202550%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202537.5%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-3,630people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20264,459people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,334people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20263,125people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026397people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-6people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 1.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025156,161people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · down 1.0 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20264.7%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 4.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£699
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 9.4% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£671

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for Middlesbrough; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for Middlesbrough, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £2,050Year ending March 2021→£2,549Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In Middlesbrough, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £2,050 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,549 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £499 or 24.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,549 in the year ending March 2027 − £2,050 in the year ending March 2021 = £499, which is 24.3% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,549.16 and 2,050.00, and 2,549.16 − 2,050.00 = 499.16.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Middlesbrough, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £2,050 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,549 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £499 or 24.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £21,8312008→£35,1772025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Middlesbrough, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £21,831 in 2008 to £35,177 in 2025, a change of £13,346 or 61.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £35,177 in 2025 − £21,831 in 2008 = £13,346, which is 61.1% of the figure for 2008.

  17 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Middlesbrough, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £21,831 in 2008 to £35,177 in 2025, a change of £13,346 or 61.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £4152008→£6712025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Middlesbrough, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £415 in 2008 to £671 in 2025, a change of £256 or 61.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £671 in 2025 − £415 in 2008 = £256, which is 61.6% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 671.00 and 415.20, and 671.00 − 415.20 = 255.80.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Middlesbrough, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £415 in 2008 to £671 in 2025, a change of £256 or 61.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• -1,096Year to mid-2012→-3,630Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In Middlesbrough, net internal migration by local authority fell from -1,096 in Year to mid-2012 to -3,630 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,534 or 231.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -3,630 in Year to mid-2025 − -1,096 in Year to mid-2012 = −2,534, which is 231.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, net internal migration by local authority fell from -1,096 in Year to mid-2012 to -3,630 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,534 or 231.2% (ONS).

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• 824Year to mid-2012→4,459Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In Middlesbrough, international migration into a local authority rose from 824 in Year to mid-2012 to 4,459 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,635 or 441.1% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  4,459 in Year to mid-2025 − 824 in Year to mid-2012 = 3,635, which is 441.1% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, international migration into a local authority rose from 824 in Year to mid-2012 to 4,459 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 3,635 or 441.1% (ONS).

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• 855Year to mid-2012→3,125Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In Middlesbrough, international migration out of a local authority rose from 855 in Year to mid-2012 to 3,125 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,270 or 265.5% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  3,125 in Year to mid-2025 − 855 in Year to mid-2012 = 2,270, which is 265.5% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, international migration out of a local authority rose from 855 in Year to mid-2012 to 3,125 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,270 or 265.5% (ONS).

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• -31Year to mid-2012→1,334Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In Middlesbrough, net international migration by local authority rose from -31 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,334 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,365 or 4403.2% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,334 in Year to mid-2025 − -31 in Year to mid-2012 = 1,365, which is 4403.2% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, net international migration by local authority rose from -31 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,334 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,365 or 4403.2% (ONS).

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• 2,023Year to mid-2012→1,868Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In Middlesbrough, births by local authority fell from 2,023 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,868 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 155 or 7.7% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,868 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,023 in Year to mid-2012 = −155, which is 7.7% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, births by local authority fell from 2,023 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,868 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 155 or 7.7% (ONS).

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• 1,431Year to mid-2012→1,471Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In Middlesbrough, deaths by local authority rose from 1,431 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,471 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 40 or 2.8% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,471 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,431 in Year to mid-2012 = 40, which is 2.8% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, deaths by local authority rose from 1,431 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,471 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 40 or 2.8% (ONS).

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• 592Year to mid-2012→397Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In Middlesbrough, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 592 in Year to mid-2012 to 397 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 195 or 32.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  397 in Year to mid-2025 − 592 in Year to mid-2012 = −195, which is 32.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 592 in Year to mid-2012 to 397 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 195 or 32.9% (ONS).

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• 639Year to mid-2012→-6Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In Middlesbrough, other population change by local authority fell from 639 in Year to mid-2012 to -6 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 645 or 100.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -6 in Year to mid-2025 − 639 in Year to mid-2012 = −645, which is 100.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Middlesbrough, other population change by local authority fell from 639 in Year to mid-2012 to -6 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 645 or 100.9% (ONS).

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Compare Middlesbrough with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• Middlesbrough and Birmingham
• Middlesbrough and Leeds
• Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire
• Middlesbrough and Somerset
• Middlesbrough and Cornwall
• Middlesbrough and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for Middlesbrough said then and says now, with the periods named. Middlesbrough since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for Middlesbrough are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.