The Oval, Hartlepool, TS26 9QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS26 9QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	50.2%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	50.3%	49.8%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TS26 9QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.5%	29.8%	5.3%	37.9%	-8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	61.2%	54.6%	-6.6%	44.2%	10.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	7.7%	7.6%	-0.1%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	5.1%	7.6%	2.5%	6.1%	1.5%

Health

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	45.4%	46.2%	0.8%	48.4%	-2.2%
Good health	37.5%	36.1%	-1.4%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	13.7%	11.7%	-2.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2.4%	5.7%	3.3%	4.0%	1.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 9QH this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.7%	7.3%	-7.4%	18.2%	-10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	6.9%	-1.9%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.1%	10.7%	-5.4%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	4%	8.8%	4.8%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.8%	21%	4.2%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	35.9%	42.4%	6.5%	33.8%	8.6%
Other	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Chinese	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.3%	98%	1.7%	81.4%	16.6%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	96.6%	98.7%	2.1%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.6%	98.7%	2.1%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.5%	37.2%	1.3%
Christian	57.5%	46.2%	11.3%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is The Oval Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Oval was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.9% lower than the Burn Valley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

The Oval has the lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Burn Valley and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in TS26 9QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Oval are based on 78 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hartlepool.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Oval, Hartlepool, TS26 9QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS26 9QH

Average Price
£243,847

Semi-Detached
£238,161

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£340,502

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Oval

Average Price
£248,135

Semi-Detached
£245,822

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£290,920

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The OvalStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 The Oval, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,500	2024-04-15	£266,127
63 The Oval, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-12-15	£276,359
11 The Oval, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2022-08-19	£240,187
45 The Oval, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-07-26	£372,513
23 The Oval, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-07-15	£236,734

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS26 9QH

Employment

TS26 9QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in TS26 9QH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	83
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	18
Manufacturing	17
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eldon Grove Academy Eldon Grove , TS26 9LY	3out of 4	692 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Hart Lane , TS26 8NL	- not rated	753 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL	2out of 4	900 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Jesmond Gardens Primary School Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stranton Primary School Southburn Terrace , TS25 1SQ	4out of 4	1,528 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA	2out of 4	1,168 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ	3out of 4	1,170 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ	3out of 4	1,682 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Hild's Church of England School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB	- not rated	3,067 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS	2out of 4	3,412 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street , TS24 7NT	- not rated	1,521 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ	3out of 4	930 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Springwell School Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB	4out of 4	1,496 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Horizon School, Hartlepool C.E.T.L , Brierton Lane TS25 4BY	3out of 4	2,265 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Catcote Futures Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG	- not rated	2,839 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Hartlepool School Unit E, Sovereign Way , Sovereign Park TS25 1NN	- not rated	3,320 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Place in the Park	Park Avenue	678 yd
Masons Cafe	39 Murray Street	801 yd
The Copper Kettle and Deli	103 Park Road	916 yd
Sacred Grounds	Aurora, 107 York Road	931 yd
Geek Retreat Hartlepool	105 York Road	932 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White House	Wooler Road	288 yd
Hartlepool Utd Supporters Club	Sandringham Road	628 yd
Carol Hammond Dance Studio	62 Dalton Street	777 yd
Royal Naval Association	61 Milton Road	794 yd
West Hartlepool Victory Social Club	1 Sandringham Road	873 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Garden	1 Bright Street	316 yd
Roll & Bake	39 Mulgrave Road	340 yd
Charlie's	1 Cundall Road	429 yd
Thai Pan	34a Duke Street	505 yd
Odd Cod	12 Duke Street	628 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	43-49 Murray Street		880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hartlepool Lawn Tennis Club GRANVILLE AVENUE	tennis courts	263 yd
Eldon Grove Leisure Centre (Closed) Eldon Grove	health and fitness suite	562 yd
Eldon Grove Bowling & Tennis Club ELDON GROVE	tennis courts	573 yd
Bodywise Gym (Closed) Park Road	health and fitness suite	849 yd
West Hartlepool Rugby Football Club CATCOTE ROAD	grass pitches	988 yd
Hartlepool 6Th Form College BRINKBURN BRINKBURN BLAKELOCK ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	996 yd
Catcote Academy CATCOTE SCHOOL CATCOTE SCHOOL CATCOTE ROAD	grass pitches	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	217.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of TS26 9QH