What kind of home is 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ last change hands?

7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ last sold for £154,950 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and December 2018, 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ rose from £125,000 to £154,950, a change of £29,950. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (979 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

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

Which area is 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ in?

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

Is 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ 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 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

The closest primary school to 7 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 transport links are near 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Ruskin Avenue, TS5 8PJ is Lodore Grove, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Ruskin Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

979 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Ruskin Avenue

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

7 Ruskin Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Middlesbrough (TS5 8PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 979 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2010) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). The latest certificate is from December 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 is 29.1% above the 2018 sale price. Sold December 2018 for £154,950.

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

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

7 Ruskin Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Dec 2020

Current Certificate

Dec 2010

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 December 2020

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Ruskin Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

7 Ruskin Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£154,950

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2018Most recent
£154,950
+24.0%over 7 years
14 March 2011
£125,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 7 Ruskin Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,703

Street avg £1,670

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Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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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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

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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