3 Essex Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4PS
About 3 Essex Street
3 Essex Street is a mid-terrace house in Middlesbrough (TS1 4PS). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 120% above the 2024 sale of £50,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£68/sq ft) was about 23.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £50,000.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3 Essex Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
36 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
3 Essex Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.
£110,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.1% per year over 18 years.
£50,000
Growth on file: 1.1% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
31 January 2024Most recent
£50,000
+21.9%over 17 years30 March 2006
£41,010
Median price across the last 5 sales in TS1 4PS: £55,000 (2025–2025).
Nearby sales in TS1 4PS
Versus other Essex Street homes
Habitable Rooms for 3 Essex Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£735
Street avg £724
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
13/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Parliament Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Ayresome Primary School. 24 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.7dB







