What kind of home is 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ?

23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ last change hands?

23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ last sold for £150,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,000 in September 2008, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2008 and May 2023, 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ rose from £95,000 to £150,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ?

23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ?

23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ in?

23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ sits in Middlesbrough. It falls within the TS5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ?

Police records around 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ show an average of 311 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Anti social behaviour makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ?

The closest primary school to 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ is Whinney Banks Primary School (269m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Acklam Grange School (952m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Balfour Terrace, TS5 5HZ is Acklam Green Centre, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Balfour Terrace, Middlesbrough, TS5 5HZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 23 Balfour Terrace

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

23 Balfour Terrace is a semi-detached house in Middlesbrough (TS5 5HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£162/sq ft) was about 16.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £150,000 in May 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE40toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Balfour Terrace, Middlesbrough, TS5 5HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Balfour Terrace 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£135,000

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

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Last sold (2023)

£150,000

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

Sales timeline

23 May 2023Most recent
£150,000
+57.9%over 14 years
16 September 2008
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS5 5HZ: £140,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in TS5 5HZ

On the street

Versus other Balfour Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Balfour Terrace outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,744

Street avg £1,514

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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.

£137k

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1 Broadgate Gardens

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1 Abdale Avenue

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£121k

1 Dufton Road

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£152k

1 Castleton Avenue

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1 Cambridge Road

TS5 5ND

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.

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Crime

311/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Acklam Green Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Whinney Banks Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TS5 5HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS5 5HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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