Gifford Street Middlesbrough
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25700725.
- Sales: 56 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 10, F: 1).
- 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Albert Park (28 hectares) is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Linthorpe Surgery, about 130 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 379 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 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £81,000 | £81,000 | £81,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £54,000 | £54,000 | £54,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £77,500 | £68,000 | £87,000 |
| 2008 | 5 | £105,000 | £93,000 | £110,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £99,000 | £96,000 | £100,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £102,500 | £100,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | 10 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £101,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Mar 2025 | 19 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £95,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 May 2024 | 16 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £75,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 17 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2023 | 21 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £85,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 5 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £70,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Oct 2021 | 19 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £81,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2021 | 23 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £73,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Dec 2019 | 10 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £54,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Nov 2019 | 19 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £53,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Sep 2017 | 6 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £54,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2016 | 11A TS5 6BP | Terraced | £63,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2014 | 16 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 20 Jan 2014 | 5 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £52,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Aug 2013 | 3 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2012 | 2 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 12 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 8 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2009 | 14 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | 1 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2008 | 10 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 23 May 2008 | 18 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2008 | 17 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2008 | 12 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £93,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2007 | 21 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 14 May 2007 | 4 TS5 6BP | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 4 TS5 6BP | Semi-detached | £96,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2006 | 7 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 1 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2005 | 8 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2005 | 17 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2004 | 21 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2004 | 5 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £79,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2004 | 10 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2003 | 16 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £65,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2003 | 14 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2003 | 17 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2002 | 18 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £46,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2002 | 2 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £40,500 | |
| 10 Dec 2001 | 21 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 17 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £33,500 | |
| 22 Dec 2000 | 16 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 3 May 2000 | 7 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £29,000 | |
| 20 May 1999 | 1 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £31,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 14 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £31,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1998 | 10 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 19 Jun 1998 | 10 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 9 Oct 1997 | 5 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £34,000 | |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 18 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £27,500 | |
| 3 Sep 1996 | 15 TS5 6BP | Terraced | £12,000 |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (15); Flat (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1900-1929 (19); before 1900 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (10); owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 (89% of about 760 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 Park Hotel, 406 Linthorpe Road: up to 23 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- 438-444 Linthorpe Road: up to 16 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- 314-316 Linthorpe Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 32-36 Eastbourne Road: up to 13 homes, permissioned (810 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS5 6BP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS5 6BW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS5 6BP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS5 6BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Barnabas Church Linthorpe | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Zetland Multi Storey Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 29 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 13.4 km (8.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 60.1 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linthorpe Surgery | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linthorpe House Dentistry And Aesthetics | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Lane Hospital | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Middlesbrough HQ | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Albert Park 28 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,860 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 34 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Albert Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 590 m (0.4 miles) east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Fishpond 550m east of Acklam Park | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| North Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| New Cut | Tidal water | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 26 |
3 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Macmillan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Beech Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Restaurant TS5 6AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Middlesbrough Community Grocery TS5 6JR | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Well Pharmacy TS5 6AE | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Patisserie Gabriella TS5 6AB | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Your Family Pharmacy TS5 6HA | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Hamza’s TS5 6JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Young@heart 2021 CIC TS5 6BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Jhoots Pharmacy TS5 6HA | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Crunch and slice TS5 6HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crispy Crave TS5 6HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Papas Pizza TS5 6AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Lucky Dragon Takeaway TS5 6AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Mist Desserts TS5 6AB | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Delhi Lounge TS5 6AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| The Royel Shinwari TS5 6AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 |
| Vehicle crime | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Caxton Street (47); On or near Linthorpe Road (41); On or near Park Road (40); On or near Kensington Road (35); On or near Brompton Street (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 50% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 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) | 91% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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 Chicagos Chicken (takeaway/sandwich shop, TS5 6HF) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Crispy Crave (takeaway/sandwich shop, TS5 6HF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Crunch and slice (takeaway/sandwich shop, TS5 6HF) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Jackson Stores (retailers - other, TS5 6JG) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 15 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Linthorpe Community Association (other catering premises, TS5 6HX) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 9 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Chesham Street · Brompton Street · Bush Street · Weastell Street · Caxton Street · Megarth Road · Napier Street · Oliver Street · Berner Street · Rudd's Place · Pottery Mews · Simpson Street
All the streets in TS5 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.