70 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DS
About 70 Dorman Gardens
70 Dorman Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Middlesbrough (TS5 5DS). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 59 m² this is the 66th smallest of 75 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £89,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2006–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £103,000 is 15.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£140/sq ft) was about 23.9% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
- ConciergeYes
Energy performance
70 Dorman Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
70 Dorman Gardens has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
70 Dorman Gardens has changed hands more often than typical for the area.
£103,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.1% per year over 19 years.
£89,000
Growth on file: -2.1% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
10 January 2025Most recent
£89,000
+6.0%over 2 years10 January 2023
£84,000
+22.4%over 3 years25 February 2019
£68,600
-14.2%over 9 years17 December 2009
£80,000
-39.4%over 3 years30 March 2006
£132,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in TS5 5DS: £80,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in TS5 5DS
41 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DS
Sold Sept 2025
£80,00075 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DS
Sold Jan 2025
£88,00030 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DS
Sold Jan 2025
£78,00048 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DS
Sold Nov 2024
£62,50053 Dorman Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 5DS
Sold Oct 2024
£95,000
Versus other Dorman Gardens homes
On years held, 70 Dorman Gardens runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,508
Street avg £1,775
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.3 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
18/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Linthorpe Hotel — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Linthorpe Community Primary School. 27 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
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB







