Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

MARKET CRESCENT, TS28 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET CRESCENT, TS28 5AJ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS28 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. TS28 5AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.

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

TS28 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Crescent, 0.6km from Wingate in Wingate. Administratively it sits within Blackhalls ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS28 5AJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 23.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for TS28 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00171878 (shared with 35 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 TS28 5AJ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 72,000

7 sales · Mean £ 76,642

Terraced

£ 63,750

5 sales · Mean £ 60,750

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

Crime around TS28 5AJ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson31
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Wingate Primary School

Good367 pupils0.2 km
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St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate

Good62 pupils0.3 km
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Wellfield School

Good866 pupils0.8 km
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Wingate Community Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shah's Off Licence0.1 km
  • Cut Price Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Wingate Stores1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Railway Crossings0.1 km
  • Wingate Constitutional Club0.2 km
  • All Inn Lounge0.1 km
  • The Top House0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Fisheries0.6 km
  • The Bakers Deli0.7 km
  • Top Fish Shop1.0 km
  • Da Vinci's0.1 km
  • Golden Dragon0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hartlepool11.9 km
  • Seaham12.7 km
  • Seaton Carew13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Front Street-Hadrian Court0.2 km
  • Victoria Inn0.2 km
  • Front Street-Hadrian Court0.2 km
  • Victoria Inn0.3 km
  • Station Lane0.3 km