Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

NORTH ROAD EAST, TS28 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD EAST, TS28 5BW.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS28 5BW 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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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, TS28 5BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

TS28 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Road East, 0.4km from Wellfield in Wingate. Administratively it sits within Wingate ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS28 5BW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00105520 (shared with 10 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 5BW. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 163,500

1 sales · Mean £ 163,500

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

Crime around TS28 5BW is moderate at 75 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Wingate Community Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.3 km
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Wellfield School

Good866 pupils0.4 km
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St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate

Good62 pupils0.9 km
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Wingate Primary School

Good367 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Fisheries0.6 km
  • The Bakers Deli0.5 km
  • Top Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Mondo's Pizzeria0.1 km
  • Regency Pizza0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cut Price Frozen Foods0.5 km
  • Wingate Stores0.2 km
  • Wingate News & Off Licence0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham11.6 km
  • Hartlepool12.3 km
  • Durham13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fir Tree Inn0.1 km
  • Fir Tree Inn0.2 km
  • Cross Row0.2 km
  • Dairy0.3 km
  • Dairy0.3 km