Firby Close, Hartlepool, TS24 0TQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS24 0TQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.6%	47.7%	2.1%	51.0%	-3.3%
Male	54.4%	52.3%	-2.1%	49.0%	3.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around TS24 0TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	38%	46%	8.0%	37.9%	8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	35.9%	32.3%	-3.6%	44.2%	-11.9%
Separated	1.6%	2.6%	1.0%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	9.4%	9%	-0.4%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	15.1%	10.1%	-5.0%	6.1%	4.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	23.7%	24.5%	0.8%	48.4%	-23.9%
Good health	27%	28.6%	1.6%	33.6%	-5.0%
Fair health	27%	27.7%	0.7%	12.7%	15.0%
Bad health	19.1%	13.6%	-5.5%	4.0%	9.6%
Very bad health	3.3%	5.5%	2.2%	1.2%	4.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around TS24 0TQ this area, 48.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	60.9%	48.9%	-12.0%	18.2%	30.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	2.7%	-8.8%	9.6%	-6.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.9%	13.4%	4.5%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	0.5%	4.3%	3.8%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.7%	9.7%	4.0%	16.9%	-7.2%
Degree or Similar	8.3%	16.1%	7.8%	33.8%	-17.7%
Other	4.2%	4.8%	0.6%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.7%	1.6%
Pakistani	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	97.7%	95.9%	-1.8%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.3%	92.7%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	1.9%	3.2%	1.3%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.8%
Oceania	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	92.3%	-4.0%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.5%	76.7%	-17.2%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	36.8%	13.5%	23.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.5%	37.2%	3.3%
Christian	55.9%	46.2%	9.7%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Firby Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firby Close was 209.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% higher than the De Bruce average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Firby Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in De Bruce and the 80th highest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£29,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in TS24 0TQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Firby Close are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hartlepool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Firby Close, Hartlepool, TS24 0TQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS24 0TQ

Average Price
£92,757

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£92,757

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Firby Close

Average Price
£89,728

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£89,728

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Firby CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Firby Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building	£67,000	2023-07-14	£73,059
5 Firby Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building	£71,000	2014-03-28	£106,397

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS24 0TQ

Employment

Economic Activity

Retired	50
Long-Term Sick or disabled	47
Full-Time Employee	30
Looking after home or family	15
Other	12
Part-Time Employee	12
Self-Employed	7
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Human health and social work activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Education	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Construction	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Thorpe Street , TS24 0DX	- not rated	1,045 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brougham Primary School Brougham Terrace , TS24 8EY	3out of 4	1,205 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West View Primary School Davison Drive , TS24 9BP	3out of 4	1,296 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Helen's Primary School Durham Street , TS24 0HG	3out of 4	1,578 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jesmond Gardens Primary School Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ	3out of 4	1,690 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ	3out of 4	959 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Hild's Church of England School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB	- not rated	1,927 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ	3out of 4	3,209 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA	2out of 4	3,744 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street , TS24 7NT	- not rated	2,186 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG	- not rated	579 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB	4out of 4	1,924 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	3out of 4	3,530 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Horizon School, Hartlepool C.E.T.L , Brierton Lane TS25 4BY	3out of 4	4,766 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Hartlepool School Unit E, Sovereign Way , Sovereign Park TS25 1NN	- not rated	4,906 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central Cafe	11 Mansepool Close	254 yd
Catcote Futures Learning & Skills Centre	Warren Road Social Skills Centre, Warren Road	666 yd
Sweet Ting	Unit 4a, Highpoint Park, Marina Way	1,088 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Central	Shields Terrace	323 yd
Hartlepool Rovers RFC	West View Road	482 yd
The Bank	48 Church Street	784 yd
Jacksons Wharf	The Highlight	784 yd
Victoria Arms	154 Northgate	967 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fire Place	76 West View Road	231 yd
Get Stuffed	Dock Offices, Cleveland Road	426 yd
Top Chef	4 Powlett Road	668 yd
Romeo Pizzeria	2a Powlett Road	668 yd
Sandwich Express	Stall 2, The Market Hall	784 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Central Park West View Road	grass pitches	505 yd
King George V Recreation Ground West View Road	grass pitches	916 yd
St. Begas R.C. Primary School THORPE STREET	grass pitches	935 yd
Dyke House Sport & Technology College MAPLETON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,019 yd
Brougham Primary School BROUGHAM TERRACE	grass pitches	1,023 yd
Dyke House School (Closed) Mapleton Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	178.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TS24 0TQ