Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LAUREL CRESCENT, TS29 6AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL CRESCENT, TS29 6AF.

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Population

226

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /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: TS29 6AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

TS29 6AF is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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

TS29 6AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laurel Crescent, 0.1km from Trimdon Colliery in Trimdon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, TS29 6AF represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 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.

Census 2021 statistics for TS29 6AF are sourced from Output Area E00105698 (shared with 13 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 TS29 6AF. The average age is 47.8. 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 Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 75,000

7 sales · Mean £ 80,642

Terraced

£ 85,000

1 sales · Mean £ 85,000

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

Crime around TS29 6AF is moderate at 69 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order14
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Deaf Hill Primary School

Good171 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • D and J Jordan0.1 km
  • J Raynor Butchers0.2 km
  • Top Shop Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Sues Stores1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Dovecote Inn1.0 km
  • Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited0.2 km
  • The Royal0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pizza Land1.0 km
  • The Foundry Fish Shop0.5 km
  • Elite Pizza0.2 km
  • Food 2 Go0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rose Cottage Cafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham12.9 km
  • Hartlepool13.7 km
  • Seaham14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Langdale Oval0.2 km
  • Luke Street0.2 km
  • Langdale Oval0.2 km