Box Drive Middlesbrough
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS7), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25702383.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £680,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 1).
- 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 D; Band D in Middlesbrough costs £2,549 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Nunthorpe, about 130 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 88 to 89 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 Coulby Medical Practice, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 | £680,000 | £680,000 | £680,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £499,000 | £499,000 | £499,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £499,999 | £499,999 | £499,999 |
| 2007 | 1 | £618,000 | £618,000 | £618,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | 3 TS7 0RH | Detached | £680,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2013 | 1 TS7 0RH | Detached | £499,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2012 | 3 TS7 0RH | Detached | £499,999 | |
| 23 Aug 2007 | 2 TS7 0RH | Detached | £618,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 3 TS7 0RH | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 1 TS7 0RH | Detached | £250,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 293 m². Most common: House, detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 D (24% of about 1,120 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)
- Plymouth Brethran Site, Gypsy Lane: up to 7 homes, not 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 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS7 0RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| TS7 0JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 88 m and 89 m above sea level (88 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS7 0JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS7 0RH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Nunthorpe 59,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 130 m |
| Gypsy Lane 44,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Nunthorpe | 110 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Southern Cross (Middlesbrough) evyve | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 17 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 66 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Coulby Medical Practice | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | Marton Dental Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | James Cook University Hospital | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Special Constabulary | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Ormesby Cashzone | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,270 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Hambleton Hill | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) north |
| West Field Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Eel Nook | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Moordale Bog | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 | 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.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunthorpe Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chandlers Ridge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Avenue Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lingfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Dance Academy TS7 0JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Nunthorpe Oaks Residential Care Home TS7 0JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Nunthorpe Bowling Club TS7 0JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| The Naughty Habit TS7 0JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Nunthorpe DIY & Pet Supplies TS7 0JS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Nunthorpe Childrens Day Nursery TS7 0JW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Boots TS7 0JS | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Spar Store TS7 0JS | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Bacio Pizzeria TS7 0JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Mojoe's Cuisine Takeaway Ltd TS7 0JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Ziggy’s TS7 0BN | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Nunthorpe Methodist Church TS7 0BP | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nunthorpe Shops (5); On or near Box Drive (3); On or near The Crescent (3); On or near Connaught Court (2); On or near Rookwood Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Railway Cottages · Nunthorpe Gardens · Croft Drive · The Crescent · Connaught Court · Rookwood Road · Guisborough Road · Marton Moor Road · York Road · Morton Carr Lane · Nessfield Place · Beverley Road
All the streets in TS7 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.