TS26 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Meadow Drive, 0.4km from Tunstall, Low in Hartlepool. Administratively it sits within Rural West ward and the Hartlepool constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in TS26, TS26 0AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 25.5% year-on-year. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00060429 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW DRIVE, TS26 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW DRIVE, TS26 0AY.
297
48
£ 44,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS26 0AY 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 0AY's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £316k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 25.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS26 0AY. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 305,000
14 sales · Mean £ 301,575
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
4 sales · Mean £ 217,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TS26 0AY has low crime rates — 19 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
West Park Primary School
High Tunstall College of Science
Catcote Academy
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Rift House Primary School
Eldon Grove Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Kingsley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Place in the Park0.5 km
- Daisy & Bea's @ Summerhill0.6 km
- Catcote Coffee Shop0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Golden Lion0.9 km
- The White House0.8 km
- West Hartlepool Rugby Football Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hartlepool2.6 km
- Seaton Carew4.0 km
- Billingham8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Coniscliffe Road0.3 km
- Hylton Road0.3 km
- Coniscliffe Road0.3 km
- Hylton Road0.3 km
- Park Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: TS260AY · Data under Open Government Licence