York Road is in Hartlepool and in Hartlepool district. TS26 8AQ is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hartlepool. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Road, Hartlepool, TS26 8AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS24 8BG, TS26 8AH, TS26 8AZ, TS26 8AB, TS26 8AY, TS26 8AP, TS26 8BE, TS26 8AW, TS24 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS26 8AQ is primarily male, with 58.2% of the population 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 | 42% | 41.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 58% | 58.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 TS26 8AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 39.7% | 57.6% | 17.9% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.2% | 11.4% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -32.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 25.8% | 18.9% | -6.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (59.7%) 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 | 19.8% | 21.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -26.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 38.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 28.4% | 27.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 14.4% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 8AQ this area, 38.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.3% | 38.6% | -15.7% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 15.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 89.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 92.6% | 86.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 86.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Poland | 7.5% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 3210.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 893.2% higher than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the highest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1625.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 York Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-10-06 | £63,968 |
| 83 York Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-12-08 | £89,545 |
| 83 York Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £22,000 | 2003-05-01 | £59,714 |
| 85 York Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £30,501 | 2002-12-04 | £89,898 |
| 87 - 89 York Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £26,050 | 1998-11-27 | £98,288 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS26 8AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Full-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | 2out of 4 | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Primary School Brougham Terrace , TS24 8EY | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward Jackson Church of England VA Primary School Clark Street , TS24 7LE | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Musgrave Street , TS24 7HT | - not rated | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hart Lane , TS26 8NL | - not rated | 990 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | 2out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's Church of England School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | 2out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horizon School, Hartlepool C.E.T.L , Brierton Lane TS25 4BY | 3out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Hartlepool School Unit E, Sovereign Way , Sovereign Park TS25 1NN | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Lounge | 87-89 York Road | 2 yd | |
| Marco Polo | 91a York Road | 71 yd | |
| The Dancing Cup | 144-146 York Road | 71 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 41 York Road | 85 yd | |
| AVenue | Lauder Street | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan & Bar Paris | 6-8 Victoria Road | 128 yd | |
| Eskimo Joe's | 4 Victoria Road | 128 yd | |
| The Showroom | 2 Victoria Road | 128 yd | |
| Loons | 10 Victoria Road | 128 yd | |
| Skyy | Avenue Road | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilianos | 93a York Road | 71 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 80 York Road | 101 yd | |
| The Vinery | 17 Victoria Road | 179 yd | |
| The Balti | 7a Murray Street | 202 yd | |
| Dine at Home | 3 Murray Street | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 43-49 Murray Street | 275 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clarence Road | 318 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Clarence Road | 318 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Marina Way | 645 yd | |
| Asda | Marina Way | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Peoples Centre RABY ROAD | 190 yd | |
| Wesley Leisure Club (Hartlepool) (Closed) Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel Swainson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hartlepool) MIDDLETON GRANGE SHOPPING CENTRE MIDDLETON GRANGE SHOPPING CENTRE MIDDLETON GRANGE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Mill House Leisure Centre RABY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 403 yd |
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowls Club MILL HOUSE SITE MILL HOUSE SITE RABY ROAD | indoor bowls | 414 yd |
| Hartlepool United (Victoria Park) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| The Luminary Fitness Suite STOCKTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Bodywise Gym (Closed) Park Road | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Ward Jackson Primary School CLARK STREET | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| St Josephs Rc Primary School MUSGRAVE STREET | grass pitches | 849 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.