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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 £33,982 per year. The median sale price in Brambles & Thorntree is £100,000 (around £111 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £80,000 and £145,000. There are 4 schools in Brambles & Thorntree: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 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
Social housing
49.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brambles & Thorntree Population
9,314
Population density
3,921 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
8,650
92.86%
Other White
132
1.42%
African
117
1.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
70
0.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
50
0.54%
Total population: 9,315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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: £100,000
Price per sq ft: £111
Sales (last 12 months): 33
Typical range (middle 50%): £80K – £145K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 (about £111 per square foot) in Brambles & Thorntree area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,800 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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£180,500£195
Semi-Detached18£103,500£129
Terraced11£75,000£88

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brambles & Thorntree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£78,579
2026£161,000£100,000£72,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£109£86
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brambles & Thorntree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brambles & Thorntree in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Middlesbrough district.

Band A£1,699
Band B£1,983
Band C£2,266
Band D£2,549
Band E£3,116
Band F£3,682
Band G£4,249
Band H£5,098

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brambles & Thorntree ward.

Local councillors

Graham Wilson

Brambles & Thorntree - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Jack Banks

Brambles & Thorntree - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Stella Tranter

Brambles & Thorntree - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Brambles & Thorntree

TS39BQ

Pallister Avenue

TS39NF

The Greenway

TS39QP

Brambles & Thorntree

TS39JJ

Beresford Crescent

TS39JS

Brambles & Thorntree

TS39LH

Alverton Close

TS39DW

Cranfield Avenue

TS38NG

Cargo Fleet Lane

TS39NX

Greenford Walk

TS39JU

Hatherley Court

TS39HE

Wayside Road

TS38LZ

Homerton Road

TS39AA

Penny Avenue

TS39LX

Carisbrooke Avenue

TS39AW

Alexander Terrace

TS38ED

Merlin Road

TS39DJ

Cherwell Terrace

TS39JT

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TS38LT

Ellesmere Walk

TS39LF

Carisbrooke Avenue

TS38NU

Premier Road

TS39BH

Aston Avenue

TS39ES

College Road

TS39BG

Grimwood Avenue

TS39BB

Lowfield Avenue

TS39HT

Loxley Road

TS38NA

Edridge Green

TS39DB

Kedward Avenue

TS38DR

Territorial Street

TS38EH

Kestrel Avenue

TS39EW

College Road