Blatchford Road Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS6), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 46320028.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; Band D in Redcar and Cleveland costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 46% to 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Bank, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Normanby Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,000 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
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 Redcar and Cleveland in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 1,940 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)
- Costa-Aire Street, South Bank: up to 79 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Victoria Steet to Harcourt Road, South Bank: up to 113 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Queen Street, South Bank: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Cromwell Road, South Bank: up to 26 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Former South Bank Police Station: up to 25 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Redcar Road / South Tce, South Bank: up to 28 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Oliver Street, South Bank: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Victoria Court, Hampden Street, South Bank: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS6 6JA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| TS6 6HA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS6 6HA | 85% | 46% | 46% | 8% |
| TS6 6JA | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Bank 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upper Princess Street South Bank | 370 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge North Side Port Clarence | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Middlesbrough Car Park | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 17.6 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 60.8 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Normanby Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tees Chem | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleveland Retail Park (Dental Surgery) | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Roseberry Park Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Harbour Police | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Middlesbrough 2, South Bank Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,320 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Baptist Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Drainage Cut | Tidal water | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| South Park Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Whale Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is 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 Redcar and Cleveland: see them on the Redcar and Cleveland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Caldicotes | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Normanby | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thorntree Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Pallister Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tees Cafe TS6 6LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Taco Bell TS6 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Cafe Teesside Karting TS6 6XH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Redcar Bears Speedway TS6 6XH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Mas Body Gym TS6 6PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Macro Based Diet | Healthy Meal Prep TS6 6PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Game of Tournaments Catering TS6 6PT | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 5 Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Burger King TS6 6NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Morgans Bakery TS6 6EN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Golden Dragon TS6 6JQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Middlesbrough Road (14); On or near Owens Road (7); On or near Scarborough Street (5); On or near Old Middlesbrough Road (3); On or near Webb Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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
Owens Road · Harcourt Road · Middlesbrough Road · Skippers Lane · Old Middlesbrough Road · Webb Road · Tyne Street · Brunel Road · Scarborough Street · Salisbury Terrace · Metcalfe Road · Leven Street
All the streets in TS6 and across Redcar and Cleveland.
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.