Merlin Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0RT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS26 0RT 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	49.6%	47.9%	-1.7%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	50.4%	52.1%	1.7%	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 vicinity of TS26 0RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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	20.5%	36.1%	15.6%	37.9%	-1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	54.8%	0.4%	44.2%	10.6%
Separated	2.1%	3.3%	1.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	7.2%	4.1%	-3.1%	9.1%	-5.0%
Widowed	15.9%	1.7%	-14.2%	6.1%	-4.4%

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 (91.3%) 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	51.2%	66%	14.8%	48.4%	17.6%
Good health	28.7%	25.3%	-3.4%	33.6%	-8.3%
Fair health	11.6%	6.3%	-5.3%	12.7%	-6.4%
Bad health	6.2%	2.1%	-4.1%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

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 0RT this area, 4.6% 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 46.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.1%	4.6%	-20.5%	18.2%	-13.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	7.1%	-5.2%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.3%	15.8%	4.5%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	3.3%	-1.8%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	22.8%	9.0%	16.9%	5.9%
Degree or Similar	30.8%	46.5%	15.7%	33.8%	12.7%
Other	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Pakistani	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.7%	98.5%	2.8%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	96.1%	94.5%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	1.6%	3.6%	2.0%	6.1%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	94.5%	-1.2%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0.8%	5.5%	4.7%	9.8%	-4.3%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.8%	37.2%	-5.4%
Christian	65.8%	46.2%	19.6%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Merlin Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Way was 133.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the De Bruce average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Merlin Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 67 local areas in De Bruce and the 125th highest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 114.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TS26 0RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Merlin Way are based on 205 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 Merlin Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS26 0RT

Average Price
£285,996

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£285,996

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlin Way

Average Price
£319,126

Semi-Detached
£190,662

Terraced
£246,976

Detached
£299,530

Flats/Maisonettes
£102,180

Other
£3,938,014

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlin WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Merlin Way, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-01-31	£283,155
49 Merlin Way, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£286,000	2024-04-26	£341,110
43 Merlin Way, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£263,046	2023-11-13	£295,105
31 Merlin Way, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-07-28	£342,529
45 Merlin Way, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£221,000	2021-11-10	£258,433

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS26 0RT

Employment

TS26 0RT 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	123
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	14
Retired	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Education	16
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Throston Primary School Flint Walk , Throston Grange Estate TS26 0TJ	3out of 4	738 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Clavering Primary School Clavering Road , TS27 3PN	3out of 4	1,011 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West View Primary School Davison Drive , TS24 9BP	3out of 4	1,259 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Vianney RC Primary School King Oswy Drive , TS24 9PA	4out of 4	1,287 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jesmond Gardens Primary School Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ	3out of 4	1,522 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	- not rated	1,208 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ	3out of 4	1,776 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ	3out of 4	1,978 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA	2out of 4	3,306 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	3,229 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	892 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG	- not rated	2,115 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	3out of 4	3,065 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	4,384 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Hartfields Restaurant	Hartfields Manor	411 yd
Heathers Day Centre	Gretton Court, 1 Heather Grove	986 yd
Pavilion Bar	Grayfields Recreation Ground, Jesmond Gardens	1,060 yd
Anchor Hanover	Kensington Court, Holdforth Road	1,088 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hartlepool Rugby Club	Mayfield Park, Easington Road	689 yd
Tech Rugby Club	Wiltshire Way	786 yd
Tall Ships	Mulberry Rise	804 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, Middle Warren Local Centre, Mulberry Rise	804 yd
Saxons Fish & Chips	Easington Road	943 yd
Verona Pizzeria	Unit 3, Wiltshire Way	1,012 yd
The Food Palace	Unit 1a, Wiltshire Way	1,012 yd
Liza's Fine Foods & Cakes	13a Davison Drive	1,076 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Unit 3, Middle Warren Centre, Mulberry Rise	804 yd
Tesco	Unit 1, Wiltshire Way	1,012 yd
Lidl	Jesmond Gardens	1,021 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hartlepool Rugby Football Club MAYFIELD PARK MAYFIELD PARK EASINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	671 yd
Fit4Less (Hartlepool) EASINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite	671 yd
Throston Primary School FLINT WALK	grass pitches	675 yd
Throston Grove Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE GLAMORGAN GROVE		745 yd
John Howard Park WILTSHIRE WAY	grass pitches	801 yd
Throston Youth Centre WILTSHIRE WAY		819 yd
High Throston Golf Club	golf	864 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	209.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of TS26 0RT