The Sidings is in Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool and in Easington district. TS27 4BF is located in the Blackhalls electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Sidings, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS27 4AY, TS27 4AZ, TS27 4AR, TS27 4DG, TS27 4BB, TS27 4BA, TS27 4AS, TS27 4BU, TS27 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS27 4BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.7% | 50% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.3% | 50% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 35.9% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 43.1% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 50.6% | 51% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 29.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 17.6% | 14.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 19.2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 22.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 25.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 96.2% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 97.6% 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% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Sidings was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Blackhalls average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Sidings has the 11th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Blackhalls and the 535th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 The Sidings, Hartlepool, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-08-16 | £91,688 |
| 53 The Sidings, Hartlepool, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2023-05-31 | £163,855 |
| 18 The Sidings, Hartlepool, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2023-04-05 | £109,003 |
| 25 The Sidings, Hartlepool, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-01-26 | £94,917 |
| 43 The Sidings, Hartlepool, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-11-04 | £212,259 |
TS27 4BF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | 4out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhall Coast Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackhall Primary School Middle Street , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesleden Primary School Hesleden , TS27 4PT | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yohden Primary School Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Primary School Third Street , Horden SR8 4EH | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 2out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hild's Church of England School King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB | - not rated | 4,773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 5,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellie's Corner Cafe | Malvern, Coast Road | 335 yd | |
| Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm | Tweddle Farm, Fillpoke Lane | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod On The Rocks | 1a Broad Road | 156 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.