Molam Close Middlesbrough
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS1), about 110 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 25703456.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 14).
- 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 890 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Centre Square, is about 510 m (0.3 miles) 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: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Endeavour Practice, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 14% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 334 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
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12); Bungalow, detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2025 (13); 2020 (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 (75% of about 750 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 (260 m)
- 49-55 Grange Road: up to 38 homes, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- 56-62 Borough Road: up to 25 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 53 Linthorpe Road: up to 34 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 314-316 Linthorpe Road: up to 7 homes, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 63 Dundas Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- 11-13 Linthorpe Road: up to 13 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 113 Borough Road (Harrison House): up to 95 homes, permissioned (780 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 30 September 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 16 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 4GD | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| TS1 5LJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 16 | unlikely |
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 4GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS1 5LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Middlesbrough 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Thornaby 660,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 76 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkville Care Centre Newport | 50 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 27 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 59.3 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Endeavour Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmacy Express | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | West Lane Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police Middlesbrough HQ | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 11 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bugdens | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Centre Square 3.8 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Albert Park 28 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,830 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,360 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Letita Street Allotments 4,200 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 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*), 390 m north-east. 45 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north-east |
| Town Hall and Municipal Buildings | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Empire Mecca Social Club | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| 7 Zetland Road (Webb House) | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Albert Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| 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 | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Portrack Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| North Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Norton Bottoms | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 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 | 340 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Archibald Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Middlesbrough College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Macmillan Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville Care Centre Diamond and Augusta Units TS1 4HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| B&P Convenience Store TS1 4BB | Retailers - other | 160 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Princes Food Store TS1 4BG | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Chubby Panda TS1 4BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Lidl TS1 5PR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Greggs TS1 5ES | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Liquor Vault TS1 1EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Great Expectations TS1 5BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| The Italian Job TS1 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Western Social Club TS1 5PJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Friends Cafe TS1 5PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rising Phoenix Games TS1 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Noodz! TS1 5DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| YIG supermarket TS1 5DW | Retailers - other | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Lebanese Golden Grill TS1 5DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Public order | 30 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Westward Close (32); On or near Ammerston Road (28); On or near Albany Street (24); On or near St Aidans Drive (21); On or near Hartington Road (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 14% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 26% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 45% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nearby streets
Bunting Court · Alwent Road · Diamond Road · Eshwood Square · Walpole Street · Peel Street · Pearl Street · Union Street · St Paul's Road · Ketton Row · Palmer Street · Union Court
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.