Exchange Square Middlesbrough
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (TS1), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25701938.
- Flood: 3 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 A; 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 Middlesbrough, about 120 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Centre Square, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 24 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Endeavour Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 675 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 A (79% of about 1,260 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Middlesbrough Historic Quarter (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1 Albert Road, grade II
- 1 Exchange Square, grade II
- Former Midland Bank, grade II
- Monument to H.W.F. Bolckow, grade II
- NOS. 2, 2A, 4 AND ZETLAND BUILDINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 11-13 Linthorpe Road: up to 13 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Spring Street, Middlehaven: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- Brook Street, Middlehaven: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- 63 Dundas Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Lower Gosford/Lower Feversham Street, Middlehaven: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- Vancouver House, Fry Street: up to 26 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- 53 Linthorpe Road: up to 34 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- Land East of Stockton Street, Middlehaven: up to 235 homes, not permissioned (380 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS1 1DB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| TS1 1DE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS1 1DR | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 4 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS1 1DB | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TS1 1DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS1 1DR | 43% | 43% | 43% | 14% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 120 m |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| South Bank 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 23 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 84 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rail Station Middlesbrough | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Middlesbrough, Boho 4 Car Park | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 58.9 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Endeavour Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Select Dental Care | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Lane Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Middlesbrough Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bt Kiosk Wilson Street Cz | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Centre Square 3.8 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,010 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,360 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.4 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 7 Zetland Road (Webb House), a listed building (Grade II*), 120 m west. 49 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Zetland Road (Webb House) | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m west |
| Empire Mecca Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south |
| Town Hall and Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 660 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| North Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 21 |
24 of the street's 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| High Clarence Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack: Holy Duck TS1 1DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Stack: ZZA Pizza TS1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Stack: Barley & Me TS1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Stack: Heineken Bar TS1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Stack: Yolo Bar TS1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Stack: Brack Burger TS1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Stack: Flaming Tattie TS1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bloom (was) TS1 1PQ | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Bloom TS1 1PQ | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Honky Tonk Bar and Grill TS1 1QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Flares/Reflex TS1 1PQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Soprano's TS1 1SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| FLOK TS1 1PR | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| WH Smith TS1 1EG | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Pablo’s Pizza & Grill TS1 1PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 |
| Public order | 76 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Other theft | 29 |
| Drugs | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Albert Road (225); On or near Parking Area (131); On or near Albert Mews (127); On or near Zetland Road (96); On or near Gurney Street (35).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 70% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 26% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 35% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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 Mason Cafe & Catering Company (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TS2 1AB) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Club XS (pub/bar/nightclub, TS1 1NS) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 12 February 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Premier Inn (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, TS1 1AE) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 26 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- TS1 1DB: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- TS1 1DE: 4 addresses
- TS1 1DR: 2 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Zetland Place · Wilson Street · Exchange Place · School Croft · Zetland Road · Bridge Street East · Wood Street · Albert Mews · Brunswick Street · Brook Street · Corporation Road · Cleveland 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.