What kind of home is 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH?

137 West Lane, TS5 4EH is a mid-terrace house.

What did 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH sell for?

137 West Lane, TS5 4EH last sold for £97,000 in December 2021, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in August 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2006 and December 2021, 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH rose from £60,000 to £97,000, a change of £37,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH have?

The current EPC rating for 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH?

137 West Lane, TS5 4EH has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TS5 4EH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH use?

The latest EPC at 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH?

137 West Lane, TS5 4EH is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH in?

137 West Lane, TS5 4EH sits in Middlesbrough. It falls within the TS5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH?

Police records around 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH show an average of 18 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (105% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH?

The closest primary school to 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH is Archibald Primary School (326m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Macmillan Academy (410m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH?

The closest bus stop to 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH is West Lane Hospital, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Does 137 West Lane, TS5 4EH have flooding or noise concerns?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.17 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 52.95 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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137 West Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 4EH

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 137 West Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

137 West Lane is a mid-terrace house in Middlesbrough (TS5 4EH). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2006–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 is 19.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£116/sq ft) was about 33.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £97,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

137 West Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jan 2016

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 137 West Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 4EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

137 West Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 137 West Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£97,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

21 December 2021Most recent
£97,000
+6.6%over 5 years
28 April 2016
£91,000
+51.7%over 9 years
24 August 2006
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS5 4EH: £85,500 (2023–2004).

Nearby sales in TS5 4EH

On the street

Versus other West Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

137 West Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,244

Street avg £866

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£116k

1 Ashford Avenue

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£116k

1 Beadon Grove

TS5 4NT

£117k

1 Ashling Way

TS5 4EX

£115k

1 Connaught Road

TS5 4AP

3 bed

£115k

1 Crathorne Crescent

TS5 4PE

£118k

1 Duxford Road

TS5 4GN

£118k

1 Fakenham Avenue

TS5 4QG

3 bed1 bath

£113k

1 Barnaby Avenue

TS5 4ET

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Middlesbrough district page.

Full Middlesbrough report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

18/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West Lane Hospital — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Archibald Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TS5 4EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS5 4EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

53.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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