Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

VICARAGE ESTATE, TS28 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ESTATE, TS28 5BP.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS28 5BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 39, TS28 5BP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 17.8% year-on-year.

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

TS28 5BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Estate, 0.4km from Wellfield in Wingate. Administratively it sits within Wingate ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, TS28 5BP represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 17.8% 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 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00105514 (shared with 4 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 5BP. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 80,000

11 sales · Mean £ 78,704

Terraced

£ 84,000

2 sales · Mean £ 84,000

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

Crime around TS28 5BP is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour58
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Wingate Community Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.2 km
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Wellfield School

Good866 pupils0.3 km
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St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate

Good62 pupils0.8 km
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Wingate Primary School

Good367 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shah's Off Licence1.0 km
  • Cut Price Frozen Foods0.4 km
  • Wingate Stores0.1 km
  • Wingate News & Off Licence0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Railway Crossings1.0 km
  • All Inn Lounge1.0 km
  • The Top House1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Fisheries0.5 km
  • The Bakers Deli0.4 km
  • Top Fish Shop0.1 km
  • Wingate Tandoori1.0 km
  • Mondo's Pizzeria0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham11.6 km
  • Hartlepool12.2 km
  • Durham14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Row0.2 km
  • Cross Row0.2 km
  • Wellfield School0.3 km
  • Fir Tree Inn0.3 km
  • Dairy0.3 km