TS29 6BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Office Buildings, 0.3km from Deaf Hill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TS29 6BX offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00105510 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OFFICE BUILDINGS, TS29 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OFFICE BUILDINGS, TS29 6BX.
249
40
£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS29 6BX 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 40, TS29 6BX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS29 6BX. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS29 6BX is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Deaf Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D and J Jordan0.6 km
- J Raynor Butchers0.5 km
- Top Shop Convenience Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited0.8 km
- The Royal0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Foundry Fish Shop0.6 km
- Elite Pizza0.5 km
- Food 2 Go0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham12.5 km
- Seaham13.5 km
- Hartlepool13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Terrace0.0 km
- St Aidans Terrace0.1 km
- Coronation Terrace0.1 km
- Miners Institute0.2 km
- St Aidans Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS296BX · Data under Open Government Licence