Postcode Analysis Hartlepool, North East

VALLEY DRIVE, TS26 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLEY DRIVE, TS26 0AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: TS26 0AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

TS26 0AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £313k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 8.4% year-on-year.

home £313,725 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

TS26 0AX is a sought-after residential area on Valley Drive, 0.2km from Low Tunstall in Hartlepool. Administratively it sits within Rural West ward and the Hartlepool constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in TS26, TS26 0AX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, down 8.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for TS26 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00060429 (shared with 9 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 TS26 0AX. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 313,725

2 sales · Mean £ 313,725

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

TS26 0AX has low crime rates — 10 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Other crime2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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West Park Primary School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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High Tunstall College of Science

Good1314 pupils0.5 km
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Catcote Academy

Good195 pupils1.0 km
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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

Requires Improvement1511 pupils1.1 km
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Rift House Primary School

Good256 pupils1.2 km
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Eldon Grove Academy

Good510 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool

Requires Improvement423 pupils1.3 km
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Springwell School

Outstanding1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Place in the Park0.5 km
  • Catcote Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Daisy & Bea's @ Summerhill0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Golden Lion0.7 km
  • The White House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hartlepool2.6 km
  • Seaton Carew4.2 km
  • Billingham8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Coniscliffe Road0.1 km
  • Coniscliffe Road0.1 km
  • Hylton Road0.2 km
  • Hylton Road0.3 km
  • Four Winds Court0.3 km