TS26 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Orchid Road, 0.9km from Throston Grange Estate in Hartlepool. Administratively it sits within Hart ward and the Hartlepool constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TS26 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00188318 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHID ROAD, TS26 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHID ROAD, TS26 0AF.
347
29
£ 40,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
TS26 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £174k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 20.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS26 0AF. The average age is 28.9. 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: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 195,500
18 sales · Mean £ 206,138
Semi-Detached
£ 145,500
18 sales · Mean £ 148,133
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TS26 0AF has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Hild's Church of England School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
West View Primary School
Clavering Primary School
Throston Primary School
Springwell School
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Barnard Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Robert Moore Butchers0.6 km
- Kullar's Corner0.9 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Uppal's Mini Mart0.9 km
- Allen's Bakery & Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Tall Ships0.7 km
- Hartlepool Rugby Club0.3 km
- Hartlepool Working Mens Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Lidl1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Alicia's Kitchen0.6 km
- Pronto Pizzeria0.6 km
- Saxons Fish & Chips0.5 km
- New Diamond0.6 km
- Warren Fisheries0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- King Oswy Cafe0.6 km
- Hartfields Restaurant0.3 km
- Hartlepool Day Centre1.0 km
- West View Project Children and Young People?s Activity Centre0.9 km
- Anchor Hanover0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hartlepool2.9 km
- Seaton Carew5.8 km
- Billingham11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Orchid Road0.1 km
- Orchid Road0.1 km
- John Howe Gardens0.2 km
- Easington Road0.2 km
- Mayfield Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS260AF · Data under Open Government Licence