What type of property is 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ last sold for £195,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,000 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and September 2017, 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ rose from £36,000 to £195,000, a change of £159,000. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TS5 8PJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ located?

2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ sits in Middlesbrough. It falls within the TS5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

Police records around 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ 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 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is Kader Academy (653m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Acklam Grange School (295m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is Lodore Grove, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Ruskin Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Ruskin Avenue

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

2 Ruskin Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Middlesbrough (TS5 8PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The home occupies a corner plot.

At 128 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 21 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 1995–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 is 36.4% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Corner plotYes

Building

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 2)

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ruskin Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ruskin 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.

2 Ruskin Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£195,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2017Most recent
£195,000
+441.7%over 22 years
27 April 1995
£36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TS5 8PJ: £205,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in TS5 8PJ

On the street

Versus other Ruskin Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Ruskin Avenue outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,523

Street avg £1,680

Below

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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.

£275k

1 Cranford Gardens

TS5 8AG

3 bed

£223k

1 Aldwark Close

TS5 8HN

3 bed1 bath

£180k

1 Chilton Close

TS5 8LT

3 bed1 bath

£170k

1 Brusselton Close

TS5 8SL

3 bed

£151k

1 Asterley Drive

TS5 8QD

3 bed

£216k

1 Cradley Drive

TS5 8HG

2 bed1 bath

£197k

1 Belmont Avenue

TS5 8EN

2 bed

£155k

1 Bassenthwaite

TS5 8UE

2 bed1 bath

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

Lodore Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Acklam Grange School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TS5 8PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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