What type of property is 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH last change hands?

18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH last sold for £126,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £97,000 in May 2016, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

Across 2 sales between May 2016 and October 2017, 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH rose from £97,000 to £126,000, a change of £29,000. That works out to roughly +19.9% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

The current EPC rating for 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in TS5 8LH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH located?

18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH sits in Middlesbrough. It falls within the TS5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

Police records around 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH 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.

Which schools serve 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

The closest primary school to 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH is Kader Academy (290m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Outwood Academy Acklam (675m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH?

The closest bus stop to 18 Birtley Avenue, TS5 8LH is Staindrop Drive South, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Birtley Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8LH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Birtley Avenue

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

18 Birtley Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Middlesbrough (TS5 8LH). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2016–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 is 28.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£217/sq ft) was about 22.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)

Jun 2017

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromD63toE53

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Sept 2014from Jan 2014

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Apr 2015from Sept 2014

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2016from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromE46toD57

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2017from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD57toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Birtley Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Birtley Avenue 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.

18 Birtley Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.9% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£126,000

Growth on file: 19.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

30 October 2017Most recent
£126,000
+29.9%over 1 year
22 May 2016
£97,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS5 8LH: £140,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in TS5 8LH

On the street

Versus other Birtley Avenue homes

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

18 Birtley Avenue is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,333

Street avg £2,288

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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.

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2 bed

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2 bed

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2 bed1 bath

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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

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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

0.1 km

Staindrop Drive South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kader Academy. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TS5 8LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS5 8LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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