Harold Wilson Drive, Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TS27 4PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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	49.1%	47.4%	-1.7%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	50.9%	52.6%	1.7%	49.0%	3.6%

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 area around TS27 4PQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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	32.3%	44.8%	12.5%	37.9%	6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	40.3%	34%	-6.3%	44.2%	-10.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	5.5%	4.2%	-1.3%	2.2%	2.0%
Divorced	13.4%	9%	-4.4%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	8.5%	6.6%	-1.9%	6.1%	0.5%

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	44.5%	44.9%	0.4%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	30.9%	31.8%	0.9%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	13.6%	15%	1.4%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	8.3%	6.2%	-2.1%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	1.2%	1.0%

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 TS27 4PQ this area, 34.4% 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 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.8%	34.4%	-4.4%	18.2%	16.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	12.9%	2.5%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	14.8%	-1.6%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	6%	5.3%	-0.7%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.5%	15.3%	7.8%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	18.4%	14.8%	-3.6%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	2.5%	2.4%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	100%	0.4%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	98.1%	99.3%	1.2%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	99.3%	1.2%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	9.8%	-9.1%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.7%	76.7%	-7.0%
No passport held	30.3%	13.5%	16.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.9%	37.2%	13.7%
Christian	45.8%	46.2%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Harold Wilson Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Wilson Drive was 150.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% higher than the Blackhalls average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Harold Wilson Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Blackhalls and the 399th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 193.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in TS27 4PQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Harold Wilson Drive are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Easington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Harold Wilson Drive, Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TS27 4PQ

Average Price
£120,642

Semi-Detached
£97,074

Terraced
£191,345

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harold Wilson Drive

Average Price
£106,252

Semi-Detached
£99,459

Terraced
£126,630

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harold Wilson DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Harold Wilson Drive, Hartlepool, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£141,500	2018-07-13	£197,735
2 Harold Wilson Drive, Hartlepool, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2017-01-20	£124,477
10 Harold Wilson Drive, Hartlepool, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2016-01-18	£88,340
2 Harold Wilson Drive, Hartlepool, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£87,500	2008-04-30	£108,357
2 Harold Wilson Drive, Hartlepool, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£75,000	2006-04-21	£99,665

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TS27 4PQ

Employment

TS27 4PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	56
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	18
Other	17
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	12
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horden Nursery School Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB	4out of 4	3,051 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD	4out of 4	4,227 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hesleden Primary School Hesleden , TS27 4PT	3out of 4	503 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackhall Primary School Middle Street , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4NA	3out of 4	2,410 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dene House Primary School Manor Way , SR8 5RL	2out of 4	2,534 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhall Coast Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE	3out of 4	2,546 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School Hutton Henry , TS27 4RY	3out of 4	2,698 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dene Academy Manor Way , SR8 5RL	2out of 4	2,694 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU	4out of 4	2,816 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College Westway , SR8 1DE	- not rated	3,184 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX	3out of 4	4,032 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Durham College Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN	- not rated	3,637 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Endeavour Academy Durham Willerby Grove , SR8 2RN	3out of 4	3,637 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hesleden Workingmens Club	Front Street		62 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hesleden Primary School	grass pitches	396 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	33.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.81 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.81 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.31 Mbit/s

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