Bamboo way Middlesbrough
53 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS3), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25703400.
- Energy: 51 homes have an energy certificate (B: 51).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Middlesbrough costs £2,549 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Marton, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, and Thorntree Park (4.9 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 20 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thorntree Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 262 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
51 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (26); Bungalow, semi-detached (16); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 2019 (38); 2021 (13).
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 (84% of about 810 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Shelton Court, The Greenway, Thorntree: up to 6 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- Former Fleet House, Thorntree: up to 20 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- Former Thorntree House, Thorntree: up to 20 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- L/A Loxley Road, Thorntree: up to 11 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Transfiguration Pastoral Centre, Penistone Road: up to 5 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Park End PH, Penistone Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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: 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 9AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS3 9PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 53 addresses are between 20 m and 23 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 9AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS3 9PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Gypsy Lane 44,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Durnford Road Thorntree | 80 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | West Street Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 62.7 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thorntree Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Ormesby | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | James Cook University Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Special Constabulary | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,310 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Thorntree Park 4.9 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Town Farm Allotments 7.8 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Clump | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| High Godfalter Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Moordale Bog | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 53 |
16 of the street's 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Middlesbrough: see them on the Middlesbrough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorntree Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pennyman Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Ormesby | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Saint Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Unity City | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ormesby Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Overfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park End Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pallister Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Caldicotes | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Ventures Limited TS3 9PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Charlies Mini Market TS3 9PD | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2025 |
| Dots Catering TS3 9PD | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| One Stop TS3 9PD | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Pan Aroma Pizza Limited TS3 9PD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Cargo Corner TS3 0PL | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| The Golden Mermaid TS3 0PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Fleet Stores TS3 0PL | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Delicious Sandwich Shop TS3 0PL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Sainsbury's TS3 0RY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Middlesbrough Grange TS3 0RY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Pizza Lazio TS3 0RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Olivitos 2 TS3 0RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Middlesbrough No.1 Amalgamated Club TS3 0JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kenmore Road (56); On or near Burwell Road (53); On or near Cadwell Close (39); On or near Barholm Close (34); On or near Chingford Avenue (26).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Burwell Road · Althorpe Close · Penny Avenue · Barholm Close · Durnford Road · Kenmore Road · Chingford Avenue · Cadwell Close · Shelton Court · Trentham Avenue · Fulbeck Road · Cargo Fleet Lane
All the streets in TS3 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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.