Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

RUSSELL CRESCENT, TS29 6BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSSELL CRESCENT, TS29 6BJ.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS29 6BJ 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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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TS29 6BJ has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

TS29 6BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Russell Crescent, 0.5km from Deaf Hill in Trimdon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, TS29 6BJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £39k, 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 TS29 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00105513 (shared with 9 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 6BJ. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 39,974

6 sales · Mean £ 46,991

Detached

£ 155,000

1 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

TS29 6BJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime5
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Deaf Hill Primary School

Good171 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • D and J Jordan0.6 km
  • J Raynor Butchers0.6 km
  • Top Shop Convenience Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited0.6 km
  • The Royal0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Foundry Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Elite Pizza0.6 km
  • Food 2 Go0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hartlepool13.1 km
  • Durham13.3 km
  • Seaham13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Nattress Terrace0.1 km
  • Nattress Terrace0.1 km
  • Purvis Terrace0.2 km
  • Estate - Shop0.2 km
  • Estate - Shop0.3 km