New homes in Middlesborough

Built along the banks of the river which gives Teesside its name, Middlesbrough is a large town in North Yorkshire. Next door to Stockton-on-Tees and around 25 miles south of Sunderland, houses in Middlesbrough are a touch closer to Durham. They’re also close to North East powerhouse Newcastle, while York is 50 miles south. 

A town which has sprung up over the last couple of centuries, Middlesbrough today is a thriving, modern place to live with lots to do for the whole family. You’ll find more information about this below, as well as links to our new homes in Middlesbrough.

Welcome to Middlesbrough

Located on the banks of the River Tees, Middlesbrough is a vibrant town with lots to see and do in the local area. Whether you’re visiting local art galleries, seeing a show or taking a day trip to the seaside, your new home in Middlesbrough has something for the whole family to enjoy, and has good transport links to nearby towns and cities.

A quick history

Middlesbrough is a relatively new town, and until the early 19th century had a population of just 25 people. When the Stockton and Darlington Railway opened in 1825, Middlesbrough began to flourish as a port and industrial town, especially after the discovery of ironstone in the local area. Middlesbrough was one of the first places to be bombed in the UK during the Second World War. Many buildings were destroyed, and the town has since been redeveloped.

Business and industry

Industry in Middlesbrough has been dominated by the port, iron, steel and chemicals, with ICI located in the town until the late 20th and early 21st century. Teesport, around 3 miles away from Middlesbrough on the River Tees, is still a big employer in the local area, handling large amounts of cargo for the North East of England Process Industry Cluster.

Other big employers in Middlesbrough include INEOS Nitriles (UK), Cleveland Cable Company, The Gibson O’Neill Company, Hertel (UK) and Quorn Foods.

Things to do in the area

• Visit the popular Cleveland Centre and the pedestrianised shopping district in Middlesbrough town centre.
  
  
• Explore the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art with its collection of work by Tracey Emin, and visit the Dorman Museum to learn about the town's history.
  
  
• See the Tees Transporter Bridge, one of the most well-known landmarks in Middlesbrough.
  
  
• Enjoy Stewart Park, which also houses the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, and Albert Park with its sporting facilities.
  
  
• Watch Middlesbrough FC play at Riverside Stadium, and visit the world-class Middlesbrough Sports Village with its athletics stadium and velodrome.
  
  
• Explore nearby seaside towns like Whitby and Hartlepool, visit Newham Grange Country Farm, and explore RSPB Saltholme.
  
  
• Attend performances at venues like Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough Theatre, and The Empire.
  
  

Travel and commuting

• Middlesbrough train station provides connections to Darlington, Newcastle, York, and Leeds.
• The A66 connects Middlesbrough with the A1(M) and the A19.
  
  
• Travel times by car or train:
           - Darlington: 30 minutes
           - Durham: 40 minutes (drive north)
           - Hartlepool: 25 minutes
           - Newcastle: 50 minutes (by car) or 1 hour 20 minutes (by train)
           - York: 1 hour (by car or train)
           - Leeds: 1 hour 15 minutes (drive) or 1 hour 25 minutes (train)
           - Manchester: 2 hours (drive via M62) or 2 hours 20 minutes (train with one change in Leeds)
           - London: 3 hours 10 minutes (train with a change in York)
  
  
• Durham Tees Valley International Airport is conveniently located just 20 minutes from the centre of Middlesbrough by car.