West Street is in Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool and in Easington district. TS27 4LP is located in the Blackhalls electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Easington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TS27 4LJ, TS27 4LS, TS27 4LT, TS27 4NB, TS27 4LR, TS27 4ND, TS27 4NY, TS27 4LD, TS27 4JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TS27 4LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.8% | 29.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 44% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 14.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 35.8% | 37.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 TS27 4LP this area, 37.8% 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 12.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.4% | 37.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.4% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -20.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 99.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Blackhalls average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Blackhalls and the 715th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale West Street, Hartlepool, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-06-19 | £135,927 |
| 25 West Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2025-01-17 | £33,265 |
| 19 West Street, Hartlepool, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2023-10-20 | £70,472 |
| 61 West Street, Hartlepool, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2023-06-29 | £178,380 |
| 23 West Street, Hartlepool, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2022-07-15 | £67,932 |
TS27 4LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 TS27 4LP 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%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhall Primary School Middle Street , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4NA | 3out of 4 | 135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall Coast Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhall Coast Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE | - not rated | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotsford Infant School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesleden Primary School Hesleden , TS27 4PT | 2out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohden Hall School Hesleden Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4LH | - not rated | 189 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dene Community School Manor Way , SR8 5RL | - not rated | 2,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE | 3out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Comprehensive School and Byron College Westway , SR8 1DE | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Durham Community College Burnhope Way , SR8 1NU | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Dene View School Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Open Air Education Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ | - not rated | 3,091 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN | 3out of 4 | 4,176 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | 66 Middle Street | 202 yd | |
| Essential Care - Abbeyvale Care Home | Abbeyvale Care Home, Laidler Close | 268 yd | |
| Just Kraftin Around Tea & Cake Room | 1 Airlie House, Coast Road | 377 yd | |
| Blondie’s Diner | 5 Hardwick Court | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhall Cricket Club | Eleventh Street | 265 yd | |
| Hardwick Hotel | Middle Street | 284 yd | |
| Blackhall Navy Club | East Street | 360 yd | |
| Blackhall Rafa Club | Middle Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Amore | 60 Middle Street | 226 yd | |
| Golden Wok | 64 Middle Street | 226 yd | |
| Pizzamatic | 8 Middle Street | 226 yd | |
| Kira's Place | 75 Middle Street | 261 yd | |
| Riley's Fish Bar | 93 Middle Street | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 2 Middle Street | 226 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackhall Colliery Primary School MIDDLE STREET | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School COAST ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Blackhall Welfare Ground ELEVENTH STREET | grass pitches | 422 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 | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.