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About

Thorntree sits to the east of Middlesbrough town centre, within the Borough of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of council-built and privately owned houses arranged in a compact estate layout. Streets are lined with short runs of terraces and semi-detached homes, punctuated by small public greens and play areas. Local bus services provide direct links into the town centre and neighbouring districts.

Local facilities include a primary school, a community centre and parades of shops that serve everyday needs. Community groups organise events and projects around the greens and play spaces, and the neighbourhood benefits from short walks to nearby pocket parks. The estate’s layout and the concentration of low-rise housing reflect mid-20th-century planning on a scale that is visible as you move through the streets. Residential life is focused on local services and community activity rather than tourism or large commercial centres.

Area overview

On average Thorntree has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thorntree is £33,569 per year. There are 5 schools in Thorntree: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thorntree is home to around 9,792 people, with a population density of about 4,318.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
44.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thorntree Population
9,792
Population density
4,318.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.65(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.25(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.39(+24%)
Shoplifting
17.77(+46%)
Public order
10.83(+23%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,235
94.32%
Other White
125
1.28%
African
100
1.02%
White and Black African (mixed)
60
0.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.42%
Total population: 9,791

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,550
33.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,170
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,158
15.41%
Level 3 (A level)
1,104
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
852
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 7,517

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,302
29.91%
Owns outright
875
20.1%
Owns with a mortgage
747
17.16%
Other social rented
746
17.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
589
13.53%
Total households: 4,353

Property prices in Thorntree

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Thorntree area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £192,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thorntree in the 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 Thorntree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£173,500
Flats1£73,000
Semi-Detached24£115,000
Terraced26£105,000

10 years median price trend in Thorntree

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thorntree.

Data Sources

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