Douglas Street Middlesbrough
1 address across 1 postcode (TS4), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25799951.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 110 m away, and Albert Park (28 hectares) is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newlands Medical Centre, about 110 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 292 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
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 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 (76% of about 880 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)
- 154 Borough Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- 113 Borough Road (Harrison House): up to 95 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- 144-146 Borough Road (Garland House): up to 13 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 242 Marton Road: up to 17 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- L/S Middlesbrough Dock, Middlehaven: up to 48 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Vancouver House, Fry Street: up to 26 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 56-62 Borough Road: up to 25 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 63 Dundas Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS4 2XG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| South Bank 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newlands Medical Centre Middlesbrough | 70 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zetland Multi Storey Car Park | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 59.9 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newlands Medical Centre | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleveland Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Dental Centre | 80 m |
| Hospital | Roseberry Park Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Middlesbrough Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,540 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Albert Park 28 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,360 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitehouse Farm Allotments 2.7 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Evangelist, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m north. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m north |
| Empire Mecca Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Town Hall and Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| North Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 Middlesbrough: see them on the Middlesbrough page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 230 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 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 |
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, 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) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacro Education TS4 2BN | School/college/university | 30 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Bhimas South Indian Restaurant TS4 2BN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cleveland Pharmacy TS4 2BN | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Tees Valley Gymnastics TS4 2ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| St Judes TS4 2DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2023 |
| McDonalds TS4 2AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Subway TS4 2AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| George Grill House Boro TS4 2AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2024 |
| Abingdon Primary School TS1 3JR | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Marton Road Convenience Store TS4 2ES | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Mar 2025 |
| The Corner Shop TS4 2EA | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Roseleigh Care Home TS4 2BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Saver Stores TS1 2AH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Riverside & Roseberry Lodge TS4 2AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2026 |
| New York Krispy Fried Chicken TS1 3AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Camden Street (33); On or near Parking Area (29); On or near Peirse Close (28); On or near Stamford Street (25); On or near Talbot Street (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
Postcodes on this street
- TS4 2XG: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newlands Road · Stamford Street · Hubbard Walk · Talbot Street · Cromer Street · St Johns Close · Elstone Road · Esher Street · Peirse Close · Brine Street · Camden Street · North Ormesby Road
All the streets in TS4 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.