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TS3 8LY

Homerton Road

Brambles & Thorntree

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Detailed insights for TS3 8LY

Overview

Postcode TS3 8LY is located in an urban city, within the Brambles & Thorntree ward of Middlesbrough in the North East region, and forms part of the Thorntree area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorntree is £33,569 per year. The nearest station is James Cook University Hospital, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Middlebeck (Millennium Green).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Thorntree has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 46 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Thorntree has a high crime rate, with approximately 92 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.6%

Approximately 41.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Thorntree is £33,569 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from TS3 8LY.

Flood risk

Low

Thorntree near TS3 8LY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is James Cook University Hospital located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TS3 8LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMiddlebeck (Millennium Green)LargeWalking directions to Middlebeck (Millennium Green)
0.4 miPallister ParkLargeWalking directions to Pallister Park

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
4,192 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.28(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.02(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.14(+15%)
Public order
7.23(-12%)
Drugs
5.91(+88%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
413
93.44%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
2.04%
African
7
1.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.13%
Irish
3
0.68%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
30.86%
Level 3 (A level)
65
19.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
11.87%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
58
36.02%
Owns with a mortgage
45
27.95%
Owns outright
26
16.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
9.94%
Other social rented
9
5.59%
Total households: 161

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£180,500£195
Semi-Detached19£115,000£148
Terraced10£74,500£93

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£78,250
2026£161,000£116,500£90,000
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£175£105
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.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS3 8LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS3 8LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202621, Homerton Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8LZTerracedFreehold£75,000
30 Jan 202615, Homerton Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8LZTerracedFreehold£96,000
17 Mar 202612, Eltisley Green, Middlesbrough, TS3 8NBTerracedFreehold£70,000
05 Dec 20256, Elvington Green, Middlesbrough, TS3 8NDTerracedFreehold£60,000
09 Dec 202558, Homerton Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£80,000

Schools

In the TS3 8LY postcode area, located within Thorntree, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TS3 8LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCorpus Christi RC Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableRiver Tees Academy GrangetownFree schools special

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryBrambles Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TS3 8LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TS3 8LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop257-261 Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 8EXWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miPremierThe Greenway, Middlesbrough, TS3 9NBWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miAsda ExpressCargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough, TS3 8EXWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Middlesbrough district (2025-26).

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,935
Band C£2,211
Band D£2,488
Band E£3,040
Band F£3,593
Band G£4,146
Band H£4,975

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for TS3 8LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Andy McDonald

Middlesbrough and Thornaby East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictMiddlesbroughE06000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyMiddlesbrough and Thornaby EastE14001367
ParishMiddlesbrough, unparished areaE43000291
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)ThorntreeE02002502
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Middlesbrough 007EE01012090
Police ForceCleveland
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about TS3 8LY

Is TS3 8LY (Thorntree) safe?

The area around TS3 8LY records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near TS3 8LY?

The median sale price around TS3 8LY in Thorntree is £110,000 (about £125 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TS3 8LY?

There are 19 schools close to TS3 8LY, including Corpus Christi RC Primary School (Good), River Tees Academy Grangetown and Brambles Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TS3 8LY?

TS3 8LY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 46 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TS3 8LY (Thorntree) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East covering TS3 8LY is Andy McDonald (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Graham Wilson (Independent), Jack Banks (Labour Party) and Stella Tranter (Labour Party).

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.