Biggin Close Middlesbrough
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25700165.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £120,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; 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 James Cook University Hospital, about 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cambridge Medical Group, about 1.3 km away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 124 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £94,950 | £94,950 | £94,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | 1 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2023 | 9 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 5 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 26 May 2016 | 3 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2011 | 4 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £72,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2010 | 9 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2008 | 2 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £94,950 | |
| 22 Feb 2006 | 6 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 3 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £44,000 | |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 5 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 7 TS5 7JU | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 5 Jul 1996 | 6 TS5 7JU | Terraced | £38,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 C (47% of about 700 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
- The Avenue (Former St David's School), Acklam: up to 139 homes, permissioned (730 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS5 7JU | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| TS5 7JS | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS5 7JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS5 7JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m, 13 within 800 m; nearest Swainby Close Acklam | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 4.4 km |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Stockton-on-Tees | 2.8 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest ubitricity | 1.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 12.9 km |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 62.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Cambridge Medical Group | 1.3 km |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Palladium Pharmacy | 1.4 km |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Independent Dental Practice | 1.4 km |
| Hospital | Tees Valley Hospital | 730 m |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Special Constabulary | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8.2 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 790 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Kader Football Club 13 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Saltersgill Allotments 7.5 ha | 600 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 8.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Acklam Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 550 m west. 1 listed building is within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Acklam Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m west |
| Fishpond 550m east of Acklam Park | Scheduled monument | 660 m north-west |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| East Wood | Wood | 470 m north-west |
| Hemlington Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km south |
| The Fleet | Tidal water | 2.4 km west |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 3.1 km east |
| Boltonmoss Hill | Hill | 3.5 km south |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Acklam | Secondary | 11–16 | 380 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Trinity Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 700 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 880 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kader Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beech Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Easterside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Acklam Grange School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Acklam Whin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour TS5 7NQ | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| One Stop TS5 7NQ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Newham Bridge Primary School TS5 7NJ | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Kader Football Club TS5 7JY | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Outwood Academy Acklam TS5 7JY | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| MRUFC Tollesby TS5 7RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rievaulx Drive (42); On or near Beeford Drive (32); On or near Cranswick Drive (8); On or near Slingsby Close (7); On or near Cawood Drive (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Ellerton Close · Cawood Drive · Kirkdale Way · Haxby Close · Rievaulx Drive · Muston Close · Cranswick Drive · Slingsby Close · Boltby Close · Speeton Avenue · Swainby Close · Askern Drive
All the streets in TS5 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.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.