Chelker Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS26 0QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	50.8%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	50.6%	49.2%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.2%

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 vicinity of TS26 0QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.6%	24.7%	6.1%	37.9%	-13.2%
Married: Opposite sex	69.2%	62.5%	-6.7%	44.2%	18.3%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2%	1%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	6.4%	7.8%	1.4%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	3.3%	3.4%	0.1%	6.1%	-2.7%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.8%	58.2%	4.4%	48.4%	9.8%
Good health	34.6%	32.1%	-2.5%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	9.8%	7.1%	-2.7%	12.7%	-5.6%
Bad health	1.6%	2%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.7%

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 TS26 0QW this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.9%	6.4%	-4.5%	18.2%	-11.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.4%	6.1%	-2.3%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	12.1%	-3.2%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	4%	-0.8%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.9%	5.7%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	45.3%	51.5%	6.2%	33.8%	17.7%
Other	2%	1%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.2%	96.7%	1.5%	81.4%	15.3%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	96.8%	97.4%	0.6%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	97.4%	0.6%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0.3%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.6%	37.2%	-5.6%
Christian	63.3%	46.2%	17.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Chelker Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chelker Close was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Fens & Greatham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chelker Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Fens & Greatham and the 45th lowest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TS26 0QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Chelker Close are based on 33 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 Chelker Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS26 0QW

Average Price
£453,387

Semi-Detached
£570,187

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£445,600

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chelker Close

Average Price
£465,535

Semi-Detached
£564,336

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£462,447

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chelker CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Chelker Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-03-31	£366,465
1 Chelker Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£318,500	2023-07-28	£357,690
3 Chelker Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-12-03	£360,181
4 Chelker Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£309,000	2020-10-30	£413,407
12 Chelker Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2017-04-20	£509,101

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS26 0QW

Employment

TS26 0QW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	146
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	26
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	46
Human health and social work activities	37
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	30
Manufacturing	28
Professional, scientific and technical activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	18
Financial and insurance activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Mining and quarrying	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Park Primary School Coniscliffe Road , TS26 0BU	3out of 4	436 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Throston Primary School Flint Walk , Throston Grange Estate TS26 0TJ	3out of 4	1,560 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hart Lane , TS26 8NL	- not rated	1,781 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jesmond Gardens Primary School Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ	3out of 4	2,004 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eldon Grove Academy Eldon Grove , TS26 9LY	3out of 4	2,256 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ	3out of 4	540 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA	2out of 4	2,075 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ	3out of 4	2,788 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	3,060 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS	2out of 4	3,940 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3,206 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB	4out of 4	1,759 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	3out of 4	1,901 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	2,954 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG	- not rated	3,574 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Hartlepool School Unit E, Sovereign Way , Sovereign Park TS25 1NN	- not rated	4,717 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Golden Lion	Dunston Road		635 yd
Hartlepool Cricket Club	Park Drive		753 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Food Palace	Unit 1a, Wiltshire Way		1,013 yd
Verona Pizzeria	Unit 3, Wiltshire Way		1,013 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Dunston Road		635 yd
Tesco	Unit 1, Wiltshire Way		1,013 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
High Tunstall College Of Science ELWICK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	426 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	73.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	171.5 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	21.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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