TS26 8QF is in Finchley Road, Hartlepool and Hartlepool district. TS26 8QF is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hartlepool. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchley Road, Hartlepool, TS26 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS26 8QL, TS26 8QE, TS26 8QD, TS26 8GA, TS26 8QN, TS26 8QJ, TS26 8QP, TS26 8PX, TS26 8QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TS26 8QF is primarily male, with 57% 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 | 47.2% | 43% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -8.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 57% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 8.0% |
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 | 57.9% | 41.7% | -16.2% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 30.2% | 8.2% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 18.8% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 39.9% | 37.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 21.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 18.2% | 18.8% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 13.5% | -9.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 25% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 76.9% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 97.8% | 79.2% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 79.8% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around TS26 8QF was 633.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% higher than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
TS26 8QF has the 12th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the 17th highest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 358.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2024-01-09 | £90,340 |
| 3 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-07-17 | £92,862 |
| 35 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2023-05-12 | £97,703 |
| 7 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-07-26 | £91,631 |
| 13 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-07-15 | £89,475 |
TS26 8QF area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hart Lane , TS26 8NL | - not rated | 228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | 2out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Primary School Brougham Terrace , TS24 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Throston Primary School Flint Walk , Throston Grange Estate TS26 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | 2out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's Church of England School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | 2out of 4 | 4,048 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 | 1,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG | - not rated | 2,184 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 | 2,902 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Hartlepool School Unit E, Sovereign Way , Sovereign Park TS25 1NN | - not rated | 3,711 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Cafe | 39 Murray Street | 577 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 41 York Road | 728 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 87-89 York Road | 765 yd | |
| Marco Polo | 91a York Road | 803 yd | |
| The Dancing Cup | 144-146 York Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Utd Supporters Club | Sandringham Road | 162 yd | |
| The Nursery Inn | Hopps Street | 310 yd | |
| West Hartlepool Victory Social Club | 1 Sandringham Road | 452 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | 61 Milton Road | 661 yd | |
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowling Club | Mill House Leisure Centre, Raby Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blossom Garden | 4 Duke Street | 32 yd | |
| Odd Cod | 12 Duke Street | 36 yd | |
| Thai Pan | 34a Duke Street | 164 yd | |
| Charlie's | 1 Cundall Road | 229 yd | |
| Royal Garden | 1 Bright Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 43-49 Murray Street | 517 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clarence Road | 911 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Clarence Road | 911 yd | |
| Asda | Marina Way | 1,075 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Marina Way | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School JESMOND GARDENS | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Hartlepool Lawn Tennis Club GRANVILLE AVENUE | tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Grayfields Recreation Ground Jesmond Gardens | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowls Club MILL HOUSE SITE MILL HOUSE SITE RABY ROAD | indoor bowls | 833 yd |
| Mill House Leisure Centre RABY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Hartlepool United (Victoria Park) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Hartlepool Peoples Centre RABY ROAD | 902 yd | |
| Dyke House School (Closed) Mapleton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 yd |
| Dyke House Sport & Technology College MAPLETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 992 yd |
| Bodywise Gym (Closed) Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,018 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.