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Brambles & Thorntree

About

Brambles & Thorntree is a residential ward in the south-east of Middlesbrough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Its main thoroughfares include the A171, which connects it to the town centre. The local landscape is largely urban, with pockets of green space integrated into the housing layouts.

The ward is served by local shops and amenities clustered along key roads like Thorntree Road. A notable local feature is the presence of the Thorntree Gill, a small wooded valley that cuts through the area. This natural corridor provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding built environment and offers a route for local wildlife.

Area overview

On average Brambles & Thorntree has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 49.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brambles & Thorntree is £33,984 per year. There are 4 schools in Brambles & Thorntree: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brambles & Thorntree is home to around 9,314 people, with a population density of about 3,921 per km².

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

153

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Brambles & Thorntree Population

9,314

Population density

3,921 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

68.5(+77%)

Criminal damage and arson

30.28(+166%)

Anti-social behaviour

28.02(+28%)

Shoplifting

17.93(+53%)

Public order

13.42(+64%)

North East average

Demographics

British

8,650

92.86%

Other White

132

1.42%

African

117

1.26%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.75%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.54%

Total population: 9,315

Economics

No qualifications

2,158

31.76%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,143

16.82%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,104

16.25%

Level 3 (A level)

1,070

15.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

749

11.02%

Total 16+ residents: 6,795

Housing

Social rents from council

1,229

32.48%

Owns with a mortgage

767

20.27%

Other social rented

638

16.86%

Owns outright

571

15.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

500

13.21%

Total households: 3,784

Property prices in Brambles & Thorntree

Median price£110,000

Price per sq ft£125

Sales (last 12 months)33

Typical range (middle 50%)£80K – £145K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £125 per square foot) in Brambles & Thorntree area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	4	£180,500	£195	£155,900	£159,500	£200,000	£200,000
Semi-Detached	19	£115,000	£148	£79,500	£84,500	£135,000	£148,200
Terraced	10	£74,500	£93	£44,497	£60,750	£104,750	£115,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brambles & Thorntree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£134,000	£89,995	£57,000
2017	£116,995	£90,000	£57,000
2018	£124,995	£91,995	£57,000
2019	£130,495	£86,500	£58,000
2020	£137,995	£93,495	£52,750
2021	£146,995	£102,495	£66,000
2022	£159,995	£115,995	£80,000
2023	£156,495	£114,999	£85,999
2024	£155,000	£99,000	£79,200
2025	£198,375	£112,500	£78,250
2026	£161,000	£116,500	£90,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£144	£133	£62
2017	£141	£133	£60
2018	£153	£133	£68
2019	£160	£121	£66
2020	£163	£120	£71
2021	£177	£146	£76
2022	£196	£167	£92
2023	£198	£137	£100
2024	£189	£117	£91
2025	£205	£129	£93
2026	£192	£175	£105

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail