TS29 6BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Deaf Hill Terrace, 0.4km from Deaf Hill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TS29 6BZ 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 39.4% year-on-year. 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 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00105510 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEAF HILL TERRACE, TS29 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAF HILL TERRACE, TS29 6BZ.
249
40
£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS29 6BZ 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 6BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £70k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 39.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS29 6BZ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,500
8 sales · Mean £ 68,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
TS29 6BZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 Jordan0.7 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 Royal0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Foundry Fish Shop0.6 km
- Elite Pizza0.5 km
- Food 2 Go0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham12.5 km
- Seaham13.5 km
- Hartlepool13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Terrace0.0 km
- Coronation Terrace0.1 km
- St Aidans Terrace0.1 km
- Aged Miners Homes0.2 km
- Miners Institute0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS296BZ · Data under Open Government Licence