Emerald Street Middlesbrough
1 address across 1 postcode (TS1), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25700609.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 5, G: 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 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Centre Square, is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 35 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Endeavour Practice, about 390 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 839 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
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11). Built: 1900-1929 (8); before 1900 (2); Pre-1900 (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 (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)
- Crown Square (Gresham P2): up to 580 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- 49-55 Grange Road: up to 38 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- 56-62 Borough Road: up to 25 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 53 Linthorpe Road: up to 34 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 63 Dundas Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 144-146 Borough Road (Garland House): up to 13 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 113 Borough Road (Harrison House): up to 95 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 314-316 Linthorpe Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 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
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 addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS1 4DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 35 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 81 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priory Street Middlesbrough | 70 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 25 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 14.2 km (8.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 59.3 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Endeavour Practice | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacy Express | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 280 m |
| Hospital | West Lane Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Middlesbrough HQ | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 9 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bugdens | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Centre Square 3.8 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Albert Park 28 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,830 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,360 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Letita Street Allotments 4,200 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 35 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 250 m north-east. 52 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* | 250 m north-east |
| Town Hall and Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Empire Mecca Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| 7 Zetland Road (Webb House) | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| North Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 39 |
35 of the street's 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Macmillan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Italian Job TS1 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Rising Phoenix Games TS1 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Noodz! TS1 5DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| YIG supermarket TS1 5DW | Retailers - other | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Lebanese Golden Grill TS1 5DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| The Royal Mandi TS1 5DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Hiwot Cuisine TS1 4AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brooklyn Pizza TS1 4AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Asian Grocery Store TS1 4AG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Mr Su's Noodles & Dumplings TS1 4AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Manjaros Express TS1 4AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Azmar Shawarma TS1 4AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Imperial Darbar TS1 4AG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Hyderabadi Nawab TS1 4AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morning Sun TS1 4AH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 |
| Shoplifting | 112 |
| Public order | 67 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 |
| Other theft | 41 |
| Robbery | 40 |
| Vehicle crime | 31 |
| Burglary | 27 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Other crime | 17 |
| Theft from the person | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pelham Street (192); On or near Parking Area (137); On or near Smith Street (114); On or near Clarendon Road (75); On or near Baker Street (39).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 66% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 27% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 6% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 57% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 13% | 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 Boro Bites (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TS1 4AU) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Shamrocks Micro Bar (pub/bar/nightclub, TS1 3AA) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings The Cake Box (retailers - other, TS1 3QS) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 26 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Iceland (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, TS1 3QP) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 26 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TS1 4DN: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pearl Street · Ruby Street · Diamond Road · Amber Street · Peel Street · Bunting Court · Garnet Street · Westward Close · Pelham Street · Palmer Street · Molam Close · Head Street
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.