Fernwood Avenue is in Hartlepool and in Hartlepool district. TS25 5LU is located in the Foggy Furze electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hartlepool. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fernwood Avenue, Hartlepool, TS25 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS25 5LX, TS25 5LP, TS25 5LZ, TS25 5LS, TS25 5LE, TS25 5LF, TS25 5NJ, TS25 5LW, TS25 5LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS25 5LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 54.1% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 25.8% | 30.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 50% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 10.2% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 47.5% | 39.9% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.9% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 18.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 63.2% | 46.2% | 17.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernwood Avenue was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernwood Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the 150th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Hartlepool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Fernwood Avenue, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-08-22 | £146,395 |
| 51 Fernwood Avenue, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2024-03-01 | £156,808 |
| 48 Fernwood Avenue, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building | £115,200 | 2020-11-06 | £139,896 |
| 48 Fernwood Avenue, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building | £122,550 | 2017-02-23 | £164,666 |
| 53 Fernwood Avenue, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2013-02-15 | £179,660 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantully County Nursery School Westbourne Road , TS25 5RB | - not rated | 500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Carew Nursery School Brompton Walk , Seaton Carew TS25 2AW | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Stratford Road , TS25 5AJ | - not rated | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Stratford Road , TS25 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School Loyalty Road , TS25 5BA | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's CofE Memorial Primary School Loyalty Road , TS25 5BA | - not rated | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Taybrooke Avenue , TS25 5JR | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierton Community School (A Specialist Sports College) Catcote Road , TS25 4BY | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor College of Technology Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Sixth Form College Brinkburn , Blakelock Road TS25 5PF | - not rated | 750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street , TS24 7NT | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Centre C/O Burn Valley Centre , Elwick Road TS26 9NP | - not rated | 914 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Durham Indoor Riding School | Dalton Back Lane | 615 yd | |
| Let's Pretend | 18 Sydenham Road | 709 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4, Belle Vue Centre, Belle Vue Way | 841 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Stores Ltd, Belle Vue Way | 870 yd | |
| Belle Vue Community Cafe | Bob Farrow Centre, Kendal Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Durham Social Club | Westbourne Road | 634 yd | |
| Ye Olde Durhams Social Club | St Aidans Street | 723 yd | |
| The Stag & Monkey | Brenda Road | 874 yd | |
| Belle Vue Way Social Club | Kendal Road | 897 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | 363 Stockton Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 143 Oxford Road | 276 yd | |
| Venezia Pizzeria | 132 Oxford Road | 344 yd | |
| Amore | 122 Oxford Road | 344 yd | |
| Sweet Munchies | 124 Oxford Road | 344 yd | |
| White's Fish and Chips | 40 Shrewsbury Street | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Belle Vue Way | 870 yd | |
| Tesco | Belle Vue Way | 870 yd | |
| Aldi | Brenda Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Cuthberts R.C Primary School STRATFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Rift House Recreation Ground Waverley Terrace | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Kingsley Primary School TAYBROOKE AVENUE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Brinkburn Youth Centre (Closed) Blakelock Road | 687 yd | |
| Hartlepool 6Th Form College BRINKBURN BRINKBURN BLAKELOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Belle Vue Community Sports & Youth Centre Ltd KENDAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Stranton Primary School SOUTHBURN TERRACE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Bodywise Gym (Closed) Stockton Road | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Westbourne Methodist Church STOCKTON ROAD | 1,009 yd | |
| English Martyrs Leisure Centre CATCOTE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 95.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.