TS28 5BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salters Lane, 0.5km from Wellfield in Wingate. Administratively it sits within Wingate ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For families considering a move, TS28 5BN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.3% 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 TS28 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00105524 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALTERS LANE, TS28 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALTERS LANE, TS28 5BN.
275
40
£ 37,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS28 5BN 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 59% owner-occupation and average age 40, TS28 5BN 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. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS28 5BN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 85,000
2 sales · Mean £ 85,000
Terraced
£ 86,500
1 sales · Mean £ 86,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS28 5BN is moderate at 72 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
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Fisheries0.5 km
- The Bakers Deli0.5 km
- Top Fish Shop0.2 km
- Mondo's Pizzeria0.1 km
- Regency Pizza0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cut Price Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Wingate Stores0.2 km
- Wingate News & Off Licence0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seaham11.6 km
- Hartlepool12.4 km
- Durham13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Row0.2 km
- Fir Tree Inn0.2 km
- Fir Tree Inn0.2 km
- Kings Road0.2 km
- Kings Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: TS285BN · Data under Open Government Licence