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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 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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 3,921.0 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

146

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

67.75(+65%)

Criminal damage and arson

27.59(+131%)

Anti-social behaviour

27.06(+18%)

Public order

12.88(+47%)

Shoplifting

11.92(-2%)

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

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Brambles & Thorntree area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£177,500	£157,250	£166,250	£188,750	£197,750
Semi-Detached	19	£115,000	£84,000	£110,000	£125,500	£146,200
Terraced	16	£78,250	£47,250	£61,125	£108,500	£121,250

10 years median price trend in Brambles & Thorntree

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Brambles & Thorntree

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