Boswell Street Middlesbrough
40 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS1), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25700192.
- Sales: 65 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £55,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 18, E: 1, F: 2).
- 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 Middlesbrough, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Centre Square, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Endeavour Practice, about 270 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 10% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 399 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £42,501 | £42,501 | £42,501 |
| 2008 | 2 | £71,250 | £70,000 | £72,500 |
| 2007 | 5 | £66,000 | £48,000 | £72,000 |
| 2006 | 8 | £47,500 | £40,000 | £72,000 |
| 2005 | 4 | £47,500 | £30,000 | £59,500 |
| 2004 | 2 | £36,000 | £26,500 | £45,500 |
| 2003 | 7 | £21,500 | £13,950 | £25,000 |
| 2002 | 5 | £17,500 | £15,000 | £20,000 |
| 2001 | 7 | £15,000 | £10,500 | £20,000 |
| 2000 | 4 | £13,500 | £11,000 | £19,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £13,000 | £13,000 | £13,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | 42 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £70,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 42 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £62,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Sep 2024 | 37 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2024 | 22 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Jul 2024 | 20 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Sep 2023 | 27 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £69,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jul 2021 | 22 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £60,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jul 2021 | 20 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £55,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Feb 2020 | 29 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £43,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Aug 2018 | 37 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £46,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jul 2017 | 27 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £66,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 32 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £44,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Nov 2016 | 27 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £36,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 15 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £42,501 | |
| 6 Jun 2014 | 15 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £44,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jun 2008 | 22 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £72,500 | |
| 3 Apr 2008 | 20 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 15 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2007 | 15 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2007 | 21 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 41 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2007 | 23 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2006 | 26 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2006 | 28 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2006 | 21 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 26 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £43,500 | |
| 12 Apr 2006 | 23 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2006 | 25 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2006 | 27 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 6 Apr 2006 | 26 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | 41 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2005 | 40 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2005 | 42 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £59,500 | |
| 7 Feb 2005 | 21 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2004 | 44 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £45,500 | |
| 2 Mar 2004 | 41 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £26,500 | |
| 8 Sep 2003 | 22 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2003 | 20 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2003 | 35 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £23,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2003 | 18 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £21,500 | |
| 2 Jun 2003 | 12 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £18,000 | |
| 22 May 2003 | 18 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £15,500 | |
| 8 Apr 2003 | 12 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £13,950 | |
| 1 Oct 2002 | 44 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £19,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 42 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £20,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 37 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £17,500 | |
| 15 May 2002 | 31 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £15,000 | |
| 1 May 2002 | 44 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £15,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2001 | 21 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £20,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2001 | 23 TS1 2HT | Terraced | £15,000 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (27); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1900-1929 (27); 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (18); owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
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 (89% of about 1,100 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)
- 56-62 Borough Road: up to 25 homes, permissioned (170 m)
- 144-146 Borough Road (Garland House): up to 13 homes, permissioned (180 m)
- 113 Borough Road (Harrison House): up to 95 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- 154 Borough Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (220 m)
- 49-55 Grange Road: up to 38 homes, permissioned (320 m)
- 53 Linthorpe Road: up to 34 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Crown Square (Gresham P2): up to 580 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Vancouver House, Fry Street: up to 26 homes, permissioned (370 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS1 2HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS1 2HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) | |
| South Bank 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 32 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 89 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Teesside University | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zetland Multi Storey Car Park | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 23 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 59.5 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Endeavour Practice | 270 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Teesside Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Select Dental Care | 140 m |
| Hospital | West Lane Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Middlesbrough HQ | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 10 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 83-85 Linthorpe Road Lloyds Bank | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Centre Square 3.8 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Albert Park 28 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 5,350 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,360 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Whitehouse Farm Allotments 2.7 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 290 m west. 44 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m west |
| Town Hall and Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Empire Mecca Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| North Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 40 |
10 of the street's 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 360 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 390 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Massala TS1 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Perfect Fried Chicken TS1 2ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Dev Convenience Store TS1 2ES | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Smash & Scoops TS1 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Teesside University - BIOS Building TS1 3BX | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Mason Cafe & Catering Company TS1 2AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Mima Kitchen TS1 2AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Teesside University - The Food Quarter TS1 3BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Teesside University -The Hub and The Terrace TS1 3BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2026 |
| Teesside University - The Garden TS1 3BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Teesside University - Sandwich Station TS1 3BA | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Students Union Shop TS1 3BA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Teesside University - 79 (Cafe within the Curve) TS1 3BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Teesside University - The Nest TS1 3BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Teesside University - Digital Life TS1 3BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 |
| Public order | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Drugs | 26 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Robbery | 20 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boswell Street (91); On or near Parking Area (68); On or near Rutland Court (55); On or near Dunning Road (38); On or near Melrose Street (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 10% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 34% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 32% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 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) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 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 Sweet Treats Dessert Lounge (First Floor) (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TS1 3RF) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 4 Good (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Shamrocks Micro Bar (pub/bar/nightclub, TS1 3AA) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Club XS (pub/bar/nightclub, TS1 1NS) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 12 February 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Premier Inn (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, TS1 1AE) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 26 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Montrose Street · Jedburgh Street · Emily Street · Melrose Street · Dunning Road · Laurel Street · Maple Street · Stephenson Street · Rutland Court · Russell Street · Centre Square · Elder Court
All the streets in TS1 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.