Dorset Street, Hartlepool, TS25 5SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS25 5SP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	48.3%	47.9%	-0.4%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	51.7%	52.1%	0.4%	49.0%	3.1%

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 TS25 5SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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	57%	56.3%	-0.7%	37.9%	18.4%
Married: Opposite sex	21.8%	23.5%	1.7%	44.2%	-20.7%
Separated	1.1%	3.4%	2.3%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	11.7%	12.6%	0.9%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	8.4%	4.2%	-4.2%	6.1%	-1.9%

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 (70%) 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	43.1%	30.1%	-13.0%	48.4%	-18.3%
Good health	35.1%	39.9%	4.8%	33.6%	6.3%
Fair health	15.2%	21.7%	6.5%	12.7%	9.0%
Bad health	6.2%	7.7%	1.5%	4.0%	3.7%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

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 18.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.1%	23.9%	-15.2%	18.2%	5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	18.8%	4.8%	9.6%	9.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.7%	15.4%	-5.3%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7.7%	4.3%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	12%	4.2%	16.9%	-4.9%
Degree or Similar	9.5%	18.8%	9.3%	33.8%	-15.0%
Other	5.6%	3.4%	-2.2%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.1%	2.1%	1.1%	1.0%
Black African	0%	3.5%	3.5%	2.5%	1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.5%	84%	-15.5%	81.4%	2.6%
Other	0%	9%	9.0%	1.6%	7.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.8%	84.5%	-10.3%	83.2%	1.3%
European Union	4.3%	1.4%	-2.9%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	0%	3.4%	3.4%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2%	2.0%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	6.8%	6.3%	1.3%	5.5%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	85%	-9.8%	83.2%	1.8%
10+ Years	0.5%	2.7%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	8.2%	5.8%	1.9%	6.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	45.1%	76.7%	-31.6%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	52.1%	13.5%	38.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.7%	37.2%	12.5%
Christian	39.2%	46.2%	-7.0%
Muslim	6.3%	6.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Dorset Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Street was 346.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% higher than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dorset Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the 42nd highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Hartlepool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 212.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

🔎 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. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in TS25 5SP, 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (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 Dorset Street are based on 78 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 Dorset Street, Hartlepool, TS25 5SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS25 5SP

Average Price
£62,907

Semi-Detached
£52,272

Terraced
£62,598

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£81,562

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorset Street

Average Price
£61,699

Semi-Detached
£56,744

Terraced
£62,703

Detached
£57,557

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£46,250

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorset Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
27 Dorset Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building	£37,500	2026-03-03	£37,500
19 Dorset Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building	£25,000	2026-02-24	£25,000
5 Dorset Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building	£50,000	2025-11-07	£49,904
21 Dorset Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building	£33,200	2025-10-02	£33,264
17 Dorset Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-06-24	£139,581

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS25 5SP

Employment

TS25 5SP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in TS25 5SP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	29
Other	15
Looking after home or family	14
Retired	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	11
Student (economically inactive)	11
Part-Time Employee	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Self-Employed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Construction	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	8
Education	7
Other	5
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grantully County Nursery School Westbourne Road , TS25 5RB	- not rated	373 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Seaton Carew Nursery School Brompton Walk , Seaton Carew TS25 2AW	- not rated	2,855 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stranton Primary School Southburn Terrace , TS25 1SQ	- not rated	286 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stranton Primary School Southburn Terrace , TS25 1SQ	4out of 4	286 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's RC Primary School Stratford Road , TS25 5AJ	- not rated	374 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Stratford Road , TS25 5AJ	3out of 4	374 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School Loyalty Road , TS25 5BA	3out of 4	620 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,409 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA	- not rated	1,409 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brierton Community School (A Specialist Sports College) Catcote Road , TS25 4BY	- not rated	1,893 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ	4out of 4	2,446 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ	- not rated	2,446 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hartlepool Sixth Form College Brinkburn , Blakelock Road TS25 5PF	- not rated	925 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street , TS24 7NT	- not rated	1,077 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	875 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Catcote School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	- not rated	1,413 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southbrook School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	- not rated	1,413 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sandwell School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	- not rated	1,413 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	3out of 4	1,413 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Aidan's Church	Oxford Street	303 yd
Let's Pretend	18 Sydenham Road	331 yd
The Secret Garden Cafe	Dutch Garden Centre, Sarah Street	562 yd
Belle Vue Community Cafe	Bob Farrow Centre, Kendal Road	587 yd
Robbo's Kitchen	Hartlepower, 81 Stranton	605 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ye Olde Durhams Social Club	St Aidans Street	138 yd
South Durham Social Club	Westbourne Road	173 yd
Hartlepool Snooker and Social Club	Waldon Street	404 yd
Stranton Social Club	Waldon Street	424 yd
The Causeway	Stranton	560 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hungry Tums	141 Stockton Road	102 yd
Lotus Palace	139 Stockton Road	102 yd
New Chow Kee	123 Stockton Road	217 yd
Fosters Fish Grill	70 Oxford Road	250 yd
Papa Maf's	14 Sydenham Road	331 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Brenda Road		981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stranton Primary School SOUTHBURN TERRACE	grass pitches	291 yd
Bodywise Gym (Closed) Stockton Road	health and fitness suite	344 yd
Westbourne Methodist Church STOCKTON ROAD		362 yd
St Cuthberts R.C Primary School STRATFORD ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches	373 yd
Xtreme Fitness VUE BUSINESS PARK VUE BUSINESS PARK LADYSMITH STREET	health and fitness suite	560 yd
Belle Vue Community Sports & Youth Centre Ltd KENDAL ROAD	health and fitness suite	646 yd
Bodywise Gym (Closed) Park Road	health and fitness suite	812 yd
Ward Jackson Primary School CLARK STREET	grass pitches	870 yd
Eldon Grove Leisure Centre (Closed) Eldon Grove	health and fitness suite	933 yd
Eldon Grove Bowling & Tennis Club ELDON GROVE	tennis courts	978 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	79.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	89.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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