Firsby Walk Middlesbrough
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25700675.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is James Cook University Hospital, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 130 m away, and Pallister Park (11 hectares) is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crossfell Health Centre, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 234 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
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 (81% of about 720 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)
- Former Turford Ave Social Club, Turford Ave, Brambles Farm: up to 10 homes, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Quoits Club, Addington Drive: up to 50 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Thorntree House, Thorntree: up to 20 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Kedward (Former Milford, Portland House & Jupiter Court): up to 105 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Fleet House, Thorntree: up to 20 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Former St. Thomas Church, Pallister Avenue: up to 17 homes, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 12 October 2026 to 13 November 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major (paa) works)
- 19 October 2026 to 20 November 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 8PZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS3 8QB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 12 m and 13 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 8PZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS3 8QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| South Bank 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Middlebeck Social Club Pallister | 30 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Zetland Multi Storey Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 16.1 km (10 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 61.6 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crossfell Health Centre | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Berwick Hills Dental Practice | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Roseberry Park Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Middlesbrough Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yorkshire Bank | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,280 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Pallister Park 11 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 770 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Albert Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Round Clump | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| High Godfalter Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallister Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Lift Unity City | Secondary | 11–16 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Berwick Hills Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thorntree Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Caldicotes | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Park End Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Pennyman Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Choices Eco Hub TS3 8QD | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Pallister Park Primary School TS3 8PW | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Corpus Christie Roman Catholic Primary TS3 8NL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Eco-Shop TS3 8NL | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Cargo Fleet Club TS3 8NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| TAD Centre Day Nursery TS3 7SF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Brownlee Court TS3 7SF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Cleveland View Care Home TS3 8NW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| River Tees Multi Academy Trust TS3 8RD | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| One Stop TS3 7PB | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Berwickhill Shawarma TS3 7PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Admiral TS3 7PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Morgans Bakery TS3 7PA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Mr Wang Takeaway TS3 7PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Golden Plaice TS3 7PA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kelfield Avenue (60); On or near Homerton Road (44); On or near Elvington Green (26); On or near Desford Green (21); On or near Delarden Road (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 54% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 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 | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Frimley Avenue · Fransham Road · Kelfield Avenue · Harsley Walk · Hadlow Walk · Delarden Road · Kelbrook Walk · Epworth Green · Chapman Court · Denham Green · Kimberley Drive · Darras Walk
All the streets in TS3 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.