TS29 6BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Links, 0.3km from Trimdon Colliery in Trimdon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for TS29 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00105694 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LINKS, TS29 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LINKS, TS29 6BY.
322
40
£ 33,900 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS29 6BY 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
TS29 6BY is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS29 6BY. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 115,000
7 sales · Mean £ 111,557
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS29 6BY 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.
school Local Schools
Deaf Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- J Raynor Butchers0.2 km
- D and J Jordan0.0 km
- Top Shop Convenience Store0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited0.1 km
- The Royal0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Foundry Fish Shop0.4 km
- Elite Pizza0.2 km
- Food 2 Go0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Rose Cottage Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham13.0 km
- Hartlepool13.6 km
- Seaham14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Church0.1 km
- Church0.1 km
- Langdale Oval0.2 km
- Langdale Oval0.2 km
- Margaret Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS296BY · Data under Open Government Licence