Larpool Close is in Hartlepool and in Hartlepool district. TS26 8GA is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hartlepool. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Larpool Close, Hartlepool, TS26 8GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS26 8QJ, TS26 8QF, TS26 8QL, TS26 8QD, TS26 8QN, TS26 8QE, TS26 8PX, TS26 8GB, TS26 8QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS26 8GA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 47.7% | 39.7% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 37.4% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.6% | 44.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 26.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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 | 34.6% | 26.7% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23.7% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 23.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larpool Close was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larpool Close has the 27th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the 146th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Hartlepool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Larpool Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2025-09-22 | £107,185 |
| 23 Larpool Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-08-22 | £96,113 |
| 10 Larpool Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-21 | £113,846 |
| 26 Larpool Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-07-31 | £127,750 |
| 6 Larpool Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-02-03 | £91,980 |
TS26 8GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantully County Nursery School Westbourne Road , TS25 5RB | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Carew Nursery School Brompton Walk , Seaton Carew TS25 2AW | - not rated | 4,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Road Infant School Jesmond Road , TS26 0HR | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hart Lane , TS26 8NL | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Hart Lane , TS26 8NL | - not rated | 377 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | 3out of 4 | 470 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 | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ | - not rated | 987 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartlepool Sixth Form College Brinkburn , Blakelock Road TS25 5PF | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Bruce Community Arts Educational Establishment Wilton Grange , 187 Grange Road TS26 8LX | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sheila Bruce Community Arts (Educational Establishment) Wilton Grange , Grange Road TS26 8LX | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Cafe | 39 Murray Street | 527 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 41 York Road | 681 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 87-89 York Road | 716 yd | |
| Marco Polo | 91a York Road | 754 yd | |
| The Dancing Cup | 144-146 York Road | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Utd Supporters Club | Sandringham Road | 112 yd | |
| The Nursery Inn | Hopps Street | 283 yd | |
| West Hartlepool Victory Social Club | 1 Sandringham Road | 409 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | 61 Milton Road | 611 yd | |
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowling Club | Mill House Leisure Centre, Raby Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odd Cod | 12 Duke Street | 71 yd | |
| The Blossom Garden | 4 Duke Street | 82 yd | |
| Thai Pan | 34a Duke Street | 140 yd | |
| Charlie's | 1 Cundall Road | 214 yd | |
| Royal Garden | 1 Bright Street | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 43-49 Murray Street | 471 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clarence Road | 869 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Clarence Road | 869 yd | |
| Asda | Marina Way | 1,043 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Marina Way | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Lawn Tennis Club GRANVILLE AVENUE | tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School JESMOND GARDENS | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Grayfields Recreation Ground Jesmond Gardens | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Mill House Leisure Centre RABY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowls Club MILL HOUSE SITE MILL HOUSE SITE RABY ROAD | indoor bowls | 797 yd |
| Hartlepool Peoples Centre RABY ROAD | 856 yd | |
| Hartlepool United (Victoria Park) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Dyke House School (Closed) Mapleton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Bodywise Gym (Closed) Park Road | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Dyke House Sport & Technology College MAPLETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 998 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 | 83.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.