A172 Middlesbrough
80 addresses across 3 postcodes (TS3,TS4), about 1.8 km long, classed as a a road. USRN 25701830.
47 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Middlesbrough costs £2,549 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 1.5 km away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 260 m away, and Albert Park (28 hectares) is about 780 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 3 to 5 m above sea level. 78 of its 80 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Westbourne Medical Centre, about 260 m away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km. About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 255 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Middlesbrough in 2026-27: Band D £2,549 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,699 | £1,983 | £2,266 | £2,549 | £3,116 | £3,682 | £4,249 | £5,098 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (80% of about 1,480 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- 242 Marton Road: up to 17 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 154 Borough Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (840 m)
- 113 Borough Road (Harrison House): up to 95 homes, permissioned (870 m)
- 144-146 Borough Road (Garland House): up to 13 homes, permissioned (890 m)
- L/S Middlesbrough Dock, Middlehaven: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (920 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 September 2026: MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 47 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 39 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 39 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 6AF | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| TS4 2AG | zone 3 | 0 / 17 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS4 2BP | zone 3 | 0 / 30 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 80 addresses are between 3 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 6AF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TS4 2AG | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
| TS4 2BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km | |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m, 37 within 800 m; nearest Market Place North Ormesby | 230 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 1.7 km |
| Car parks | Zetland Multi Storey Car Park | 820 m |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km; nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 490 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 15.3 km |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 60.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Westbourne Medical Centre | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Cohens Chemist | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 11B Trinity Mews | 260 m |
| Hospital | Roseberry Park Hospital | 1.5 km |
| Police station | Middlesbrough Police Station | 1.7 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 740 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,120 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Albert Park 28 ha | 780 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4,360 m² | 60 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Whitehouse Farm Allotments 2.7 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m: 4 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Evangelist, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m north-west |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 930 m south-west |
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km north |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 2.4 km north-west |
| North Wood | Wood | 3.1 km south-west |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 3.4 km south-east |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 4.0 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 79 |
78 of the street's 80 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 280 m | No published inspection |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 720 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 870 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Pallister Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Choice TS3 6EE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Breckon Hill Primary School TS4 2DS | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Foodcycle Middlesbrough Breckon Hill TS4 2DS | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Community Centre Cafe TS4 2DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| JollofavenuebyJ TS4 2DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| J's Cafe and Catering TS4 2DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Build A Buffet TS4 2DS | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Elizabeth Residential Care Home TS3 6HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Dimples Riverside Day Nursery TS3 6DS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Corner Shop TS4 2EA | Retailers - other | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Roseleigh Care Home TS4 2BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| The Hindu Cultural Centre TS3 6EF | Other catering premises | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Feb 2026 |
| North Ormesby W.M.Club TS3 6EF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Cohens Chemist TS3 6AL | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| The Cozy Cup Cafe TS3 6AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brinewells Green (41); On or near Basil Street (39); On or near Magdalen Street (25); On or near Westbourne Grove (21); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Poundstretcher (retailers - other, TS3 6NQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 26 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TS3 6AF: 55 addresses of 117 in the postcode
- TS4 2AG: 24 addresses of 75 in the postcode
- TS4 2BP: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alphonsus Street · Constance Street · Veronica Street · Westbourne Grove · Basil Street · Grove Road · Colliers Green · Elizabeth Terrace · Elizabeth Terrace · Magdalen Street · Cromwell Street · King's Road
All the streets in TS3, TS4 and across Middlesbrough.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.