Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

GRAY SQUARE, TS28 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAY SQUARE, TS28 5BX.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS28 5BX 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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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TS28 5BX's 57% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TS28 5BX is a mixed residential area on Gray Square, 0.4km from Wingate in Wingate. Administratively it sits within Wingate ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for TS28 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00105523 (shared with 6 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 5BX. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 78,750

4 sales · Mean £ 76,875

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

Crime around TS28 5BX is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order9
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Wellfield School

Good866 pupils0.1 km
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Wingate Community Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.3 km
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St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate

Good62 pupils0.6 km
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Wingate Primary School

Good367 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Shah's Off Licence0.8 km
  • Cut Price Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Wingate Stores0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Wingate News & Off Licence0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Railway Crossings0.8 km
  • Wingate Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • All Inn Lounge0.8 km
  • The Top House0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Fisheries0.4 km
  • The Bakers Deli0.3 km
  • Top Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Wingate Tandoori0.8 km
  • Mondo's Pizzeria0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham11.8 km
  • Hartlepool12.0 km
  • Seaton Carew14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellfield School0.1 km
  • Cross Row0.2 km
  • Cross Row0.3 km
  • Moor Lane0.3 km
  • Moor Lane0.4 km