Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

THORNLEY ROAD, TS29 6DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNLEY ROAD, TS29 6DA.

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Population

448

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 32,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS29 6DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. TS29 6DA's 66% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 55.3% year-on-year.

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

TS29 6DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornley Road, 0.6km from Deaf Hill in Trimdon Colliery. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, TS29 6DA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, down 55.3% 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 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00105512 (shared with 15 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 6DA. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 129,250

2 sales · Mean £ 129,250

Terraced

£ 175,500

2 sales · Mean £ 175,500

Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 342,000

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

Crime around TS29 6DA is moderate at 70 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Deaf Hill Primary School

Good171 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • D and J Jordan0.8 km
  • J Raynor Butchers0.7 km
  • Top Shop Convenience Store0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited1.0 km
  • The Royal0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Foundry Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Elite Pizza0.7 km
  • Food 2 Go0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Rose Cottage Cafe1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Durham12.3 km
  • Seaham13.4 km
  • Hartlepool14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Aged Miners Homes0.0 km
  • Aged Miners Homes0.0 km
  • Coronation Terrace0.2 km
  • Coronation Terrace0.2 km
  • St Aidans Terrace0.3 km