Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

SALTERS LANE, TS28 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTERS LANE, TS28 5BE.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /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: TS28 5BE 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.

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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

TS28 5BE is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

TS28 5BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salters Lane, 0.4km from Wingate in Wingate. Administratively it sits within Wingate ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, TS28 5BE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% 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 £150k, 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00105524 (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 TS28 5BE. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
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

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

Crime around TS28 5BE 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.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour57
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Wingate Community Nursery School

Outstanding75 pupils0.1 km
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Wellfield School

Good866 pupils0.3 km
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St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate

Good62 pupils0.7 km
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Wingate Primary School

Good367 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Shah's Off Licence0.9 km
  • Cut Price Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Wingate Stores0.1 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Wingate News & Off Licence0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Railway Crossings0.9 km
  • Wingate Constitutional Club1.0 km
  • All Inn Lounge0.9 km
  • The Top House0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Fisheries0.4 km
  • The Bakers Deli0.3 km
  • Top Fish Shop0.1 km
  • Wingate Tandoori0.9 km
  • Mondo's Pizzeria0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seaham11.7 km
  • Hartlepool12.3 km
  • Durham13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Row0.0 km
  • Cross Row0.2 km
  • Wellfield School0.3 km
  • Moor Lane0.3 km
  • Kings Road0.3 km