TS29 6BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road East, 0.2km from Deaf Hill in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Trimdon and Thornley ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, TS29 6BS offers 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 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £53k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.6% 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 TS29 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00105510 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD EAST, TS29 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD EAST, TS29 6BS.
249
40
£ 32,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: TS29 6BS 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
TS29 6BS is an established family neighbourhood — 56% 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. Property prices are trending down 40.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for TS29 6BS. 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
£ 34,000
37 sales · Mean £ 42,452
Flat
£ 74,500
4 sales · Mean £ 74,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around TS29 6BS is moderate at 81 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 Jordan0.5 km
- J Raynor Butchers0.3 km
- Top Shop Convenience Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill WMC & I Limited0.6 km
- The Royal0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Foundry Fish Shop0.5 km
- Elite Pizza0.3 km
- Food 2 Go0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Durham12.6 km
- Seaham13.6 km
- Hartlepool13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Miners Institute0.0 km
- St Aidans Terrace0.1 km
- Miners Institute0.1 km
- St Aidans Terrace0.1 km
- Coronation Terrace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: TS296BS · Data under Open Government Licence