Cranford Gardens Middlesbrough
53 addresses across 3 postcodes (TS5), about 310 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25700443.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £217,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 13, E: 5, F: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 B; Band D in Middlesbrough costs £2,549 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thornaby, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cambridge Medical Group, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £217,500 | £190,000 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £212,500 | £175,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £180,000 | £171,000 | £189,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £161,250 | £155,500 | £167,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £219,000 | £219,000 | £219,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2022 | 45 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 27 May 2022 | 28 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2020 | 6 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2019 | 34 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | 22 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2018 | 7 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2016 | 12 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £189,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2016 | 40 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2014 | 9 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £155,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2014 | 31 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2013 | 38 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | 20 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 32 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 23 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2009 | 39 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 2 May 2008 | 1 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £219,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2007 | 4 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2006 | 50 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 19 Dec 2005 | 36 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £189,200 | |
| 15 Nov 2004 | 36 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2003 | 48 TS5 8AQ | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 38 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | 18 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | 17 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £62,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 47 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £69,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2000 | 21A TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £76,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2000 | 16 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £63,500 | |
| 12 Jul 1999 | 42 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £81,950 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 1 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 6 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1998 | 30 TS5 8AQ | Detached | £71,000 | |
| 14 Aug 1998 | 28 TS5 8AQ | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1997 | 33 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1996 | 27 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 7 Feb 1996 | 41 TS5 8AG | Detached | £65,500 | |
| 13 Jan 1995 | 39 TS5 8AG | Semi-detached | £64,600 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (22). Built: 1930-1949 (17); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 4, Cranford Gardens
- 7, Cranford Gardens
- 8, Cranford Gardens
- 9, Cranford Gardens
- 12, Cranford Gardens
- 20, Cranford Gardens
- 21, Cranford Gardens
- 22, Cranford Gardens
- 23, Cranford Gardens
- 26, Cranford Gardens
- 28, Cranford Gardens
- 30, Cranford Gardens
- 31, Cranford Gardens
- 32, Cranford Gardens
- 34, Cranford Gardens
- 38, Cranford Gardens
- 39, Cranford Gardens
- 40, Cranford Gardens
- 51, Cranford Gardens
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 B (55% of about 650 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.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 21 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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 8AG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS5 8AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS5 8AX | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 53 addresses are between 13 m and 16 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS5 8AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS5 8AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS5 8AX | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thornaby 660,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cranford Gardens Acklam | 130 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Stockton-on-Tees | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 11.7 km (7.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 61 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cambridge Medical Group | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acklam Road Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Independent Dental Practice | 120 m |
| Hospital | Tees Valley Hospital | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Thornaby Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Esso Coronation | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 19 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 730 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,230 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,860 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Acklam Hall, a listed building (Grade I), 930 m (0.6 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Acklam Hall | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Fishpond 550m east of Acklam Park | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| North Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| The Fleet | Tidal water | 940 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Old Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Boltonmoss Hill | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 44 | 53 |
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam Grange School | Secondary | 11–16 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whinney Banks Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | 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 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Outwood Academy Acklam | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Acklam Whin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newham Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Clare's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| Thornaby Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S & M Convenience Store (Londis) TS5 8AH | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Jack Hatfield Sports Club TS5 7BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Croft Fisheries TS5 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Rajintha Convenience Store TS5 8AU | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Croft Pizza TS5 8AU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Montessori Pre School TS5 7AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| One Stop TS5 8AY | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| The Tipsy Cow TS5 7BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Esso Coronation Service Station TS5 7BW | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| St. Francis Social Club TS5 4PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2023 |
| The Coronation Inn TS5 8AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Morgans Bakery TS5 7BP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Pizza Pan TS5 7BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Spar TS5 7BP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| New Regent TS5 7BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Croft Avenue (18); On or near Mandale Road (11); On or near Acklam Road (7); On or near A1032 (5); On or near Rockingham Court (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 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
Preen Drive · Croft Avenue · Rockingham Court · Heythrop Drive · Buttermere Avenue · Stoneleigh Avenue · Rydal Avenue · Ruskin Avenue · Pannell Avenue · Marlsford Grove · Farnborough Avenue · Wroxton Avenue
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 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.