Rainham Close Middlesbrough
50 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS3), about 290 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25701348.
- Energy: 46 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 20, D: 15, E: 2).
- 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 South Bank, about 2.0 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Thorntree Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thorntree Surgery, about 240 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 111 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
46 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 46 m². Most common: Flat (36); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (29); 2007-2011 (12); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (40); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (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 (89% of about 730 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 1.0 km
- L/A Loxley Road, Thorntree: up to 11 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- Former Thorntree House, Thorntree: up to 20 homes, permissioned (710 m)
- Former St. Thomas Church, Pallister Avenue: up to 17 homes, permissioned (760 m)
- Former Turford Ave Social Club, Turford Ave, Brambles Farm: up to 10 homes, permissioned (810 m)
- Former Fleet House, Thorntree: up to 20 homes, permissioned (880 m)
- Shelton Court, The Greenway, Thorntree: up to 6 homes, permissioned (890 m)
- Kedward (Former Milford, Portland House & Jupiter Court): up to 105 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
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
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 50 addresses are between 11 m and 14 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 9GX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS3 9HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Bank 30,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.0 km |
| James Cook University Hospital 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km | |
| Marton 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m, 20 within 800 m; nearest Beresford Buildings Thorntree | 210 m |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge South Side Middlesbrough | 3.7 km |
| Car parks | Asda Middlesbrough Car Park | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 17.3 km |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 61.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Thorntree Surgery | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Thorntree Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Cleveland Retail Park (Dental Surgery) | 560 m |
| Hospital | Roseberry Park Hospital | 2.7 km |
| Police station | Harbour Police | 2.7 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Steves General Dealers | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Thorntree Park 4.9 ha | 260 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,090 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 740 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Wood | Wood | 2.3 km south-east |
| Lodge Gill | Valley | 2.7 km south |
| Whale Hill | Hill | 3.0 km east |
| Middlesbrough Dock | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km north-west |
| Drainage Cut | Tidal water | 3.9 km north-east |
| Moordale Bog | Wetland | 4.5 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 48 | 50 |
2 of the street's 50 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Caldicotes | Primary | 2–11 | 140 m | 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 |
| St Margaret Clitherows RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Thorntree Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m | 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 |
| South Bank Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Normanby | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Teesville Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Outwood Academy Ormesby | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Pallister Park Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Pennyman Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Caldicotes TS3 9HD | School/college/university | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| M&G Cairns TS3 9NB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Whitworth Chemist Ltd TS3 9NB | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Steve's General Dealers TS3 9NB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Billie Tyler Wines TS3 9NB | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Simo's Pizzeria TS3 9NB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Futures for Families TS3 9HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Bright Stars TS3 9JW | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Mellors Catering at Thorntree Academy TS3 9JW | School/college/university | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Caterplus @ Beechfield Court TS3 9GW | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Greggs PLC TS6 6UX | Retailers - other | 480 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Brambles Farm Social Club TS3 9EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m | 4 Good | 29 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wayside Road (28); On or near Repton Road (21); On or near Rainham Close (18); On or near Ansdale Road (13); On or near Grantley Avenue (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 22% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 17% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 3% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Repton Road · Halton Court · Wayside Road · Grantley Avenue · Rainsford Crescent · Greenway Court · Ansdale Road · Ripley Court · The Greenway · Spencerfield Crescent · Wellmead Road · The Greenway
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.