TS28 5AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on North Road East, 0.4km from Wingate in Wingate. Administratively it sits within Wingate ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For families considering a move, TS28 5AY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £48k, 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 TS28 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00105514 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD EAST, TS28 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD EAST, TS28 5AY.
335
39
£ 37,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS28 5AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 39, TS28 5AY 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 TS28 5AY. The average age is 38.5. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 62,500
10 sales · Mean £ 68,250
Flat
£ 58,250
2 sales · Mean £ 58,250
Detached
£ 131,500
2 sales · Mean £ 131,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS28 5AY is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wingate Community Nursery School
Wellfield School
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate
Wingate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Shah's Off Licence0.9 km
- Cut Price Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Wingate Stores0.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Wingate News & Off Licence0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Railway Crossings0.9 km
- Wingate Constitutional Club0.9 km
- All Inn Lounge0.9 km
- The Top House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golden Fisheries0.4 km
- The Bakers Deli0.3 km
- Top Fish Shop0.0 km
- Wingate Tandoori0.9 km
- Mondo's Pizzeria0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham11.7 km
- Hartlepool12.2 km
- Durham14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Row0.0 km
- Cross Row0.1 km
- Wellfield School0.2 km
- Moor Lane0.3 km
- Kings Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: TS285AY · Data under Open Government Licence