Embsay Close Middlesbrough
11 addresses across 1 postcode (TS4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25700608.
12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale. 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Middlesbrough costs £2,549 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is James Cook University Hospital, about 1.0 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 13 to 14 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Martonside Medical Centre, about 290 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £105,000 | £90,000 | £120,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £64,950 | £64,950 | £64,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 1996 | 3 | £39,000 | £38,500 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2023 | 2 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2020 | 1 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2015 | 1 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 23 May 2014 | 8 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2008 | 9 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2008 | 6 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 23 May 2006 | 6 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 1 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £64,950 | |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 1 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £41,000 | |
| 15 Nov 1996 | 2 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1996 | 8 TS4 3DG | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 4 TS4 3DG | Terraced | £38,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (social) (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 A (94% of about 660 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 1.0 km
- Pinewood Avenue, Grove Hill (Hillside Gardens): up to 44 homes, permissioned (400 m)
- Keith Road/The Vale, Grove Hill (Hillside Gardens): up to 252 homes, permissioned (450 m)
- 32-36 Eastbourne Road: up to 13 homes, permissioned (920 m)
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 13 m and 14 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS4 3DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.0 km |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km | |
| Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m, 46 within 800 m; nearest Embsay Close Beechwood | 30 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 3.5 km |
| Car parks | Zetland Multi Storey Car Park | 2.0 km |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.3 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 14.1 km |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 61.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Martonside Medical Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Well | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Martonside Dental Group | 290 m |
| Hospital | Roseberry Park Hospital | 580 m |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Special Constabulary | 2.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest WH Smith James Cook Hospital Cashzone | 660 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,240 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.6 ha | 640 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 720 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 450 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Beechwood Allotment Gardens 5.5 ha | 440 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 3.9 hectares in all.
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) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Trinity Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.0 km | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newham Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Easterside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas More RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km | 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 |
| Outwood Academy Acklam | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km | 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 | 1.7 km | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Convenience TS4 3DT | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2023 |
| The Willows TS4 3BZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Marton Day Nursery TS4 3BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| The Cleveland Unit Assessment Nursery TS4 3BU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Premier Inn Middlesbrough Central South TS4 3BS | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Beechgrove School TS4 3AP | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thorndyke Avenue (63); On or near Daleville Close (30); On or near Grassington Road (12); On or near Fulwood Avenue (10); On or near Rokeby Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 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 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
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
- TS4 3DG: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Grassington Road · Newington Road · Fulwood Avenue · Harwell Close · Oakworth Green · The Green · Hurworth Road · Deepdale Avenue · Thorndyke Avenue · Pemberton Crescent · The Gardens · Daleville Close
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.