Melrose Street Middlesbrough
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (TS1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25701136.
- 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Middlesbrough, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Centre Square, is about 190 m 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: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Borough Road & Nunthorpe Medical Group, about 290 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 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: 423 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2021 | MELROSE HOUSE, 1 TS1 2HZ | Other | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2019 | MELROSE HOUSE, 1 TS1 2HZ | Other | £720,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (88% of about 1,860 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)
- 144-146 Borough Road (Garland House): up to 13 homes, permissioned (100 m)
- 154 Borough Road: up to 30 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 113 Borough Road (Harrison House): up to 95 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 56-62 Borough Road: up to 25 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Vancouver House, Fry Street: up to 26 homes, permissioned (350 m)
- 53 Linthorpe Road: up to 34 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 63 Dundas Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- 49-55 Grange Road: up to 38 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS1 2BF | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| TS1 3AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| South Bank 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 31 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 89 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Myrtle Street Middlesbrough | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zetland Multi Storey Car Park | 370 m |
| EV charging points | 23 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 59.5 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Borough Road & Nunthorpe Medical Group | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleveland Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Select Dental Care | 100 m |
| Hospital | West Lane Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Middlesbrough HQ | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 10 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 83-85 Linthorpe Road Lloyds Bank | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Centre Square 3.8 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Albert Park 28 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 490 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,360 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Whitehouse Farm Allotments 2.7 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 33 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Empire Mecca Social Club, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m north-west. 44 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Mecca Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m north-west |
| Town Hall and Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-west |
| Church of St John the Evangelist | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-east |
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m west |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Lower Lake | Lake or reservoir | 900 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Middlesbrough Reach | Tidal water | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| North Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 8 |
3 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 290 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 300 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift North Ormesby | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesside University - BIOS Building TS1 3BX | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Best Buy Food Store TS1 2EJ | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Best Buy Fisheries TS1 2EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Massala TS1 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Perfect Fried Chicken TS1 2ES | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Dev Convenience Store TS1 2ES | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Smash & Scoops TS1 2ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| New York Krispy Fried Chicken TS1 3AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Mima Kitchen TS1 2AZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Premier Inn TS1 1AE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Saver Stores TS1 2AH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Mason Cafe & Catering Company TS1 2AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Masons TS1 2RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Mr M TS1 3DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jun 2026 |
| ISS Facility Services Education TS1 2AD | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 |
| Drugs | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Robbery | 21 |
| Other theft | 20 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boswell Street (91); On or near Rutland Court (55); On or near Parking Area (48); On or near Dunning Road (38); On or near Melrose Street (23).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 31% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 31% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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 Sweet Treats Dessert Lounge (First Floor) (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TS1 3RF) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 4 Good (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Hyderabadi Kitchen (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TS4 2BN) is no longer listed; it was rated 3 Generally satisfactory 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 Bhimas South Indian Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, TS4 2BN) 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
Postcodes on this street
- TS1 2HZ: 4 addresses
- TS1 2BF: 3 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- TS1 3AN: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Jedburgh Street · Montrose Street · Boswell Street · Rutland Court · Elder Court · Emily Street · Maple Street · Hazel Court · Teak Street · Russell Street · Centre Square · Abingdon Road
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.