Murray Street is in Hartlepool and in Hartlepool district. TS26 8PB 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 Murray Street, Hartlepool, TS26 8PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS26 8AG, TS26 8PD, TS26 8PE, TS26 8HP, TS26 8DW, TS26 8JA, TS26 8AZ, TS26 8PG, TS26 8BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS26 8PB 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 8PB, 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 8PB 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 Murray Street was 3809.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1025.4% higher than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Murray Street has the highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Hartlepool . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2013.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Murray Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2005-08-22 | £215,273 |
| 6 Murray Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2001-06-18 | £127,349 |
The percentage of student residents living in TS26 8PB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantully County Nursery School Westbourne Road , TS25 5RB | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Carew Nursery School Brompton Walk , Seaton Carew TS25 2AW | - not rated | 4,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | - not rated | 137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Primary School Brougham Terrace , TS24 8EY | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Primary School Brougham Terrace , TS24 8EY | - not rated | 839 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Road Infant School Jesmond Road , TS26 0HR | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,177 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Foundation 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 | 688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartlepool Sixth Form College Brinkburn , Blakelock Road TS25 5PF | - not rated | 1,354 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 | 1,047 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 | 1,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Centre C/O Burn Valley Centre , Elwick Road TS26 9NP | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 67 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 87-89 York Road | 175 yd | |
| Marco Polo | 91a York Road | 184 yd | |
| The Dancing Cup | 144-146 York Road | 184 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 41 York Road | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Association | 61 Milton Road | 44 yd | |
| King Johns Tavern | South Road | 234 yd | |
| Manhattan & Bar Paris | 6-8 Victoria Road | 259 yd | |
| Eskimo Joe's | 4 Victoria Road | 259 yd | |
| The Showroom | 2 Victoria Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti | 7a Murray Street | 51 yd | |
| Dine at Home | 3 Murray Street | 51 yd | |
| Elcho's | 7 Murray Street | 51 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 5 Murray Street | 51 yd | |
| Thai Zaap Nuar | 13 Murray Street | 134 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 43-49 Murray Street | 225 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clarence Road | 469 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Clarence Road | 469 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Marina Way | 776 yd | |
| Asda | Marina Way | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Peoples Centre RABY ROAD | 363 yd | |
| Bodywise Gym (Closed) Park Road | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Wesley Leisure Club (Hartlepool) (Closed) Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel Swainson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Hartlepool) MIDDLETON GRANGE SHOPPING CENTRE MIDDLETON GRANGE SHOPPING CENTRE MIDDLETON GRANGE SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Mill House Leisure Centre RABY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowls Club MILL HOUSE SITE MILL HOUSE SITE RABY ROAD | indoor bowls | 521 yd |
| Hartlepool United (Victoria Park) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| The Luminary Fitness Suite STOCKTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Eldon Grove Leisure Centre (Closed) Eldon Grove | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Hartlepool Lawn Tennis Club GRANVILLE AVENUE | tennis courts | 902 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.