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.
THE VALE, TS26 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VALE, TS26 0AA.
357
46
£ 44,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
High Tunstall College of Science
West Park Primary School
Catcote Academy
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Eldon Grove Academy
Rift House Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Kingsley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Place in the Park0.3 km
- Daisy & Bea's @ Summerhill0.6 km
- Catcote Coffee Shop0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: TS260AA · Data under Open Government Licence