Richardson Street is in Hartlepool and in Hartlepool district. TS26 8RB 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 Richardson Street, Hartlepool, TS26 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS26 8QX, TS26 8RE, TS26 8RA, TS26 8QY, TS26 8QZ, TS26 8QT, TS26 8RD, TS26 8SA, TS26 8PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS26 8RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 45.3% | 47.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.4% 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 | 50% | 52.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 31.7% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 7.9% | -8.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 43.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 33.5% | 8.9% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 15.8% | -7.4% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.9% | 26.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 14.9% | -8.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 36.6% | 23.9% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.5% | 84.7% | -14.8% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 94.1% | 88.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 88.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richardson Street was 248.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richardson Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the 65th highest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Richardson Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-07-19 | £67,200 |
| 37 Richardson Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2024-03-27 | £43,150 |
| 25 Richardson Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £18,500 | 2024-01-02 | £20,633 |
| 37 Richardson Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2021-05-21 | £41,470 |
| 55 Richardson Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2017-02-03 | £59,774 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | 2out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hart Lane , TS26 8NL | - not rated | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brougham Primary School Brougham Terrace , TS24 8EY | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Grove Academy Eldon Grove , TS26 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,222 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 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | 2out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's Church of England School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | 2out of 4 | 4,149 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 | 1,114 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 | 1,231 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG | - not rated | 2,045 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 | 3,012 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Hartlepool School Unit E, Sovereign Way , Sovereign Park TS25 1NN | - not rated | 3,589 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 | 355 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 41 York Road | 431 yd | |
| Masala Lounge | 87-89 York Road | 492 yd | |
| Marco Polo | 91a York Road | 551 yd | |
| The Dancing Cup | 144-146 York Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nursery Inn | Hopps Street | 76 yd | |
| West Hartlepool Victory Social Club | 1 Sandringham Road | 138 yd | |
| Hartlepool Utd Supporters Club | Sandringham Road | 265 yd | |
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowling Club | Mill House Leisure Centre, Raby Road | 391 yd | |
| The Mill House Inn | Rium Terrace | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow Kee Chop Suey House | 60 Murray Street | 212 yd | |
| Milano | 43 Murray Street | 219 yd | |
| Gill's Chip Shop | 9 Young Street | 233 yd | |
| Toby Takeaway & Lucky Boat Noodle Bar | 44 Murray Street | 280 yd | |
| Thai Zaap Nuar | 13 Murray Street | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 43-49 Murray Street | 219 yd | |
| Morrisons | Clarence Road | 564 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station | Clarence Road | 564 yd | |
| Asda | Marina Way | 720 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 2, Anchor Retail Park, Marina Way | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Indoor Bowls Club MILL HOUSE SITE MILL HOUSE SITE RABY ROAD | indoor bowls | 476 yd |
| Mill House Leisure Centre RABY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 476 yd |
| Hartlepool United (Victoria Park) VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Hartlepool Peoples Centre RABY ROAD | 585 yd | |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School JESMOND GARDENS | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Wesley Leisure Club (Hartlepool) (Closed) Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel Swainson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Dyke House School (Closed) Mapleton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Dyke House Sport & Technology College MAPLETON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Brougham Primary School BROUGHAM TERRACE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Hartlepool Lawn Tennis Club GRANVILLE AVENUE | tennis courts | 851 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.