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BARKER ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, MIDDLESBROUGH TS5 5EW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
97 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£165,000 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£1,753/m²
Local average
£175,242 (-3%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,687 of 33,755)
Street crime
484 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Spacious Three Bedroom Home
- Good Sized Bedrooms
- Situated In The Highly Regarded Linthorpe Area
- Viewing Highly Advised
- Tenure- Freehold
- Council Tax Band C
Description
Set within a well-established and highly regarded neighbourhood, this beautifully maintained family home offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort. Lovingly cared for by its current owners, the property boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout.
The ground floor features two generous reception rooms, each centred around a cosy fireplace — ideal for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. The heart of the home lies in the stylish, fully-equipped kitchen, seamlessly flowing into a spacious dining area, perfect for family meals or hosting dinner parties.
Upstairs, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, all bathed in natural light, along with a luxuriously appointed bathroom. Thoughtfully designed, it includes a stunning clawfoot bath and a separate walk-in shower, adding a touch of elegance to everyday living.
High ceilings and large room sizes throughout the property enhance its sense of space and retain the timeless appeal of Victorian architecture.
This is a must-see for buyers seeking character, comfort, and a truly inviting place to call home.
Listed by
Middlesbrough
Clarke Munro
Reference: 163211468
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 19/06/2025
Expiry date: 18/06/2035
Current heating cost: £1,180/year
Potential heating cost: £716/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £34,450
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Floorplan 2
Floorplan 3
EPC Graphs
EPC CERTIFICATE
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #3027642
Property Details
Street: 1a Barker Road
Town: MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode: TS5 5EW
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 12/09/2005
Work Completed: 12/08/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
31% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £165,000 | +31% |
| Sold | 23/06/2015 (11 years ago) | £126,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 REETH ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5JN | £248,750 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 101 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, LINTHORPE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5LD | £287,500 | 19/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 19 KIRKGATE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5LS | £180,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 39 HAMBLEDON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5EE | £150,000 | 10/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 137 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, LINTHORPE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5HL | £240,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HAMBLEDON ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5EE | £120,000 | 08/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 166 OXFORD ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5EJ | £170,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 127 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, LINTHORPE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5HF | £275,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 LEEMING ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5BL | £60,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WESTBOURNE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5BJ | £110,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 THORNFIELD GROVE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5LF | £335,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 KIRKGATE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5LS | £160,000 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 WESTBOURNE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5BJ | £140,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 155 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, LINTHORPE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5HL | £230,000 | 31/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5HB | £211,750 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 WESTBOURNE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5BN | £80,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 111 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, LINTHORPE, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5HF | £300,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 KIRKGATE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5LS | £132,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 46 WESTBOURNE ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5BJ | £121,500 | 14/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 THORNFIELD ROAD, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 5LA | £250,000 | 02/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £190,075 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Middlesbrough. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Middlesbrough. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Middlesbrough.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Teesside: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Thornfield Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Levick Court | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| University | Durham University, Queen's Campus | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Thornaby | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Middlesbrough | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Butterwick Hospice | 4.1 miles |
| Hospital | Middleton Saint George Hospital | 7.6 miles |
| University | Durham University | 11.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 |
| Shoplifting | 119 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 |
| Vehicle crime | 30 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Total incidents | 484 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 29 Apr 2024 |
| Green Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2013 |
| Whinney Banks Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 9 Jan 2023 |
| The Northern School of Art | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 4 Feb 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).