The building of modern, high quality housing is crucial if Middlesbrough is to retain and grow its population of highly skilled and influential employees. The town is currently embarking on the most ambitious house-building programme in its history, with 2218 new homes over the last 4 years.

Delivering middle- and upper-market properties alongside high quality affordable housing – in quality neighbourhoods with a sense of place and a local identity – will help to attract and retain economically active households and in turn support economic growth. Award-winning residential developers including David Wilson Homes, Taylor Wimpey, and Avant Homes (to name but a few) have already laid roots in Middlesbrough.

Well-designed neighbourhoods require significant infrastructure including transport, schools, good quality open space, cycle routes, and local facilities, all of which Middlesbrough Council is working to secure.

As well as housing developments in wider residential locations, a number of town centre-based residential developments are underway that will offer desirable urban living in the heart of the town.

Current urban living schemes

Gresham Homes

Thirteen Group will develop 145 high quality houses and apartments for affordable rent on this former Housing Market Renewal site.

Due for completion March 2026.

Boho Village

Sitting alongside Bohouse North, an exciting new ‘village style’ development of 16 townhouses and 45 stylish apartments. The village draws inspiration from the heritage of the area while maintaining a bold and modern aesthetic.

The Boho Village development at Middlehaven is now complete.

New developments

  • Acklam Gardens (Gleeson Homes) – 304 units
  • Bracken Grange (Linden Homes) – 350 units
  • Grey Towers Village (Barratt / David Wilson Homes) – 452 units
  • Grove Hill (Thirteen) – 296 units
  • Kedward (Thirteen) – 105 units
  • Orchid Gardens – Ladgate Woods (Persimmon Homes Ltd.) – 450 units
  • Rowan Park – Marton Avenue (Miller Homes) – 71 units

Middlesbrough’s draft Local Plan sets out the vision for future development in the town, including housing.