Lightfoot Crescent is in Hartlepool and in Hartlepool district. TS24 9AX is located in the De Bruce electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hartlepool. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lightfoot Crescent, Hartlepool, TS24 9AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS24 9BQ, TS24 9BE, TS24 9DP, TS24 9BB, TS24 9AY, TS26 0NY, TS24 9BJ, TS24 9DR, TS26 0NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS24 9AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 36.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 47.2% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 9.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 38.5% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.5% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 17.5% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 27% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 17.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 18.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 98.1% | 99.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 99.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lightfoot Crescent was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the De Bruce average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lightfoot Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in De Bruce and the 60th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Hartlepool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lightfoot Crescent, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2025-05-16 | £98,837 |
| 17 Lightfoot Crescent, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,500 | 2024-08-16 | £116,563 |
| 16 Lightfoot Crescent, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2024-05-24 | £79,692 |
| 1 Lightfoot Crescent, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-09-23 | £65,280 |
| 1 Lightfoot Crescent, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-10-05 | £76,433 |
TS24 9AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantully County Nursery School Westbourne Road , TS25 5RB | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West View Primary School Davison Drive , TS24 9BP | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West View Primary School Davison Drive , TS24 9BP | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool King Oswy Drive , TS24 9PA | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Vianney RC Primary School King Oswy Drive , TS24 9PA | - not rated | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Throston Primary School Flint Walk , Throston Grange Estate TS26 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hild's Church of England School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's Church of England Voluntary Aided School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB | - not rated | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Smith School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street , TS24 7NT | - not rated | 2,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartlepool Sixth Form College Brinkburn , Blakelock Road TS25 5PF | - not rated | 3,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | - not rated | 851 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | - not rated | 851 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill School Elwick Road , TS26 0LQ | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartfields Restaurant | Hartfields Manor | 292 yd | |
| Anchor Hanover | Kensington Court, Holdforth Road | 536 yd | |
| West View Advice & Resource Centre | Miers Avenue | 673 yd | |
| West View Baptist Church | Miers Avenue | 673 yd | |
| West View Project Children and Young People?s Activity Centre | Miers Avenue | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Rugby Club | Mayfield Park, Easington Road | 230 yd | |
| Merry Go Round/Wacky Warehouse | Easington Road | 631 yd | |
| Hartlepool Rovers Sports & Social Club | Easington Road | 722 yd | |
| Richardson & Westgarth Sport and Social Club | Winterbottom Avenue | 878 yd | |
| Hartlepool Working Mens Club | King Oswy Drive | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liza's Fine Foods & Cakes | 13a Davison Drive | 381 yd | |
| Crystal | 33 Miers Avenue | 836 yd | |
| Saxons Fish & Chips | Easington Road | 949 yd | |
| New Diamond | 77 King Oswy Drive | 977 yd | |
| Chino's Pizza | 18 Brus Corner | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Jesmond Gardens | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Rugby Football Club MAYFIELD PARK MAYFIELD PARK EASINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| Fit4Less (Hartlepool) EASINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 189 yd |
| West View Primary School DAVISON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 461 yd |
| West View Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY MIERS AVENUE | 677 yd | |
| John Howard Park WILTSHIRE WAY | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Throston Youth Centre WILTSHIRE WAY | 726 yd | |
| St Hilds Church Of England School King Oswy Drive | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 733 yd |
| St John Vianney Rc Primary School KING OSWY DRIVE | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Throston Primary School FLINT WALK | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Grayfields Recreation Ground Jesmond Gardens | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.