Living in TS1, Middlesbrough
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TS1 in Middlesbrough. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Middlesbrough: £137,773, up 2.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around TS1
88 recorded home sales on the streets around central TS1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £70,000 and a range from £30,000 to £400,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47A PRINCES ROAD, TS1 4BG | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 11 ROMNEY STREET, TS1 4NE | terraced | £71,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 5 PALMER STREET, TS1 4DF | terraced | £39,950 | 2026-04-30 |
| 32 ROMNEY STREET, TS1 4NE | terraced | £65,000 | 2026-02-23 |
| 84 PERCY STREET, TS1 4DD | terraced | £66,000 | 2026-02-13 |
| 68 PORTMAN STREET, TS1 4DH | terraced | £78,000 | 2026-01-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
38 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Outwood Academy Riverside | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
26 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: Teesside University.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 23.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 22.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 15.1% |
| Professional occupations | 12.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
955 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TS1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Middlesbrough's figures.
Common questions about TS1
What is the average house price in TS1?
The average sold price in Middlesbrough is £137,773 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TS1?
Prices in Middlesbrough are up 2.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TS1?
The median of 88 recorded sales around central TS1 in the last 2 years is £70,000, ranging from £30,000 to £400,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TS1?
38 schools sit within 3 miles of central TS1, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TS1?
955 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TS1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TS1 at risk of flooding?
Central TS1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TS1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £70,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 955 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TS1 safe?
955 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TS1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TS1 or TS2, TS1 or TS4, TS1 or TS5.
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