A178 Middlesbrough
1 address across 1 postcode (TS2), about 410 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 25701862.
No address on its postcodes is in an area 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% of premises. The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 700 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Centre Square, is about 800 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 11 m above sea level. 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Endeavour Practice, about 750 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km. About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 40 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 1,260 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
- 11-13 Linthorpe Road: up to 13 homes, permissioned (680 m)
- 49-55 Grange Road: up to 38 homes, permissioned (690 m)
- 53 Linthorpe Road: up to 34 homes, permissioned (700 m)
- 63 Dundas Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (780 m)
- Land East of Stockton Street, Middlehaven: up to 235 homes, not permissioned (800 m)
- Crown Square (Gresham P2): up to 580 homes, permissioned (820 m)
- 56-62 Borough Road: up to 25 homes, permissioned (880 m)
- Spring Street, Middlehaven: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (920 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS2 1AF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m |
| Billingham 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km | |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 60 within 800 m; nearest Florence Street Middlesbrough | 230 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 1.2 km |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m; nearest Apcoa | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 14.2 km |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 58.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Endeavour Practice | 750 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Alchemy Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 1.0 km |
| Hospital | West Lane Hospital | 2.0 km |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Middlesbrough HQ | 580 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m; nearest Bank of Scotland Business Banking | 600 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Centre Square 3.8 ha | 800 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,830 m² | 900 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.9 ha | 1.7 km |
| Allotments | Letita Street Allotments 4,200 m² | 1.4 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 7 Zetland Road (Webb House), a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m east. 41 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Zetland Road (Webb House) | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m east |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m south-east |
| Town Hall and Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m east |
| Empire Mecca Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m east |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 1.1 km north-east |
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km east |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km south-west |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 2.6 km west |
| North Wood | Wood | 3.4 km south |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.5 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| High Clarence Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Macmillan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.8 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai 2 Go TS2 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Fareshare North east TS1 5JU | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Sainsbury's TS1 1RP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Good People Kitchen TS1 5JU | Other catering premises | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wellington Garage and Cafe TS2 1DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Fullers Field | Mobile caterer | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden Chopsticks TS1 5JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Salam TS1 5JD | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Northern School of Art TS1 1LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Depaul UK - Positive Pathways TS1 5JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Teesside Ship Supplies TS1 5EF | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| The Green Tree TS1 5EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Greedy Joe's TS1 5EH | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Papa Maf’s TS1 5ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Grubbs Diner TS1 1LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (31); On or near Metz Bridge Road (4); On or near Denmark Street (3); On or near North Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 46% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 30% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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 Mason Cafe & Catering Company (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TS2 1AB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TS2 1AF: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Denmark Street · North Road · Metz Bridge Road · Marsh Road · Charlotte Street · Forty Foot Road · Newport Road · Cannon Park Way · Lloyd Street · Boundary Road · Florence Street · Italy Street
All the streets in TS2 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.