Postcode Analysis Hartlepool, North East

THE VALE, TS26 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VALE, TS26 0AA.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: TS26 0AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. TS26 0AA's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £337k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TS26 0AA is a sought-after residential area on The Vale, 0.5km from Low Tunstall in Hartlepool. Administratively it sits within Rural West ward and the Hartlepool constituency.

For serious buyers, TS26 0AA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TS26 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00060428 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS26 0AA. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 316,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

TS26 0AA has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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High Tunstall College of Science

Good1314 pupils0.7 km
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West Park Primary School

Good360 pupils0.7 km
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Catcote Academy

Good195 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

Requires Improvement1511 pupils0.9 km
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Eldon Grove Academy

Good510 pupils1.0 km
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Rift House Primary School

Good256 pupils1.1 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool

Requires Improvement423 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsley Primary School

Good492 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Place in the Park0.3 km
  • Daisy & Bea's @ Summerhill0.6 km
  • Catcote Coffee Shop0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.8 km
  • The White House0.6 km
  • West Hartlepool Rugby Football Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hartlepool2.4 km
  • Seaton Carew3.9 km
  • Billingham8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hylton Road0.1 km
  • Hylton Road0.1 km
  • Park Drive0.2 km
  • Egerton Road0.2 km
  • Park Drive0.2 km