TS29 6DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tobin Street, 0.6km from Deaf Hill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £42k, 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 6DD are sourced from Output Area E00105510 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOBIN STREET, TS29 6DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOBIN STREET, TS29 6DD.
249
40
£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS29 6DD 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 6DD 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 6DD. 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
£ 40,000
6 sales · Mean £ 39,991
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS29 6DD 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.
school Local Schools
Deaf Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- D and J Jordan0.8 km
- J Raynor Butchers0.6 km
- Top Shop Convenience Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited1.0 km
- The Royal0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Foundry Fish Shop0.8 km
- Elite Pizza0.7 km
- Food 2 Go0.8 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 Terrace0.1 km
- Coronation Terrace0.2 km
- St Aidans Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS296DD · Data under Open Government Licence