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About

Blackhall sits on the North Sea coast, characterised by its exposed cliffs and a long, straight beach. The area is defined by its industrial past, with former colliery land now reclaimed as part of the Durham Heritage Coast. The landscape is a mix of coastal grassland and the visible marks of its mining history.

The rhythm of the area is tied to the sea and the coastal footpath. A notable local feature is Blackhall Rocks, a stretch of coastline where limestone cliffs and wave-cut platforms are exposed at low tide. The residential streets are arranged in terraces, leading directly down to the coastal views.

Area overview

On average Blackhall has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackhall is £35,150 per year. There are 4 schools in Blackhall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Blackhall is home to around 5,944 people, with a population density of about 734.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackhall Population
5,944
Population density
734.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.3(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.15(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.94(+5%)
Shoplifting
10.6(-9%)
Public order
8.08(-1%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,777
97.19%
Other White
32
0.54%
Irish
29
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.29%
Other Asian
15
0.25%
Total population: 5,944

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,445
28.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
957
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
895
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
704
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
575
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 5,043

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,109
38.25%
Owns with a mortgage
669
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
495
17.07%
Other social rented
305
10.52%
Social rents from council
240
8.28%
Total households: 2,899

Property prices in Blackhall

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £93,000 in Blackhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £282,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackhall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced54£70,500
Detached14£212,498
Semi-Detached25£150,000

10 years median price trend in Blackhall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackhall.

All postcodes in Blackhall

TS274BL

Coast Road

TS274AW

Lilac Avenue

TS274AD

Elizabeth Street

TS274QP

Laidler Close

TS274BA

Belmonte Avenue

TS274HH

Corry Close

SR85RS

Manor Way

TS274EW

Third Street

TS274NE

Arnold Avenue

TS274DB

Marine Crescent

TS274AJ

Elm Avenue

SR85TH

Whitelea Close

TS274BB

Broad Road

TS274LW

Ninth Street

TS274HF

Coast Road

TS274JA

Coast Road

TS274HN

Thornton Terrace

TS274HJ

Dene Road

TS274BX

Hart Crescent

TS274BH

Coast Road

TS274EX

Ninth Street

TS274EU

Eighth Street

TS274EY

Tenth Street

TS274EZ

Eleventh Street

TS274NH

Burns Avenue

TS274BJ

Coast Road

TS274EE

Middle Street

TS274EJ

East Street

TS274DW

Evergreen Park

TS274EP

Fourth Street

TS274JZ

Whindyke

TS274AR

Station Road

TS274HA

East Street

TS274NG

Byron Avenue

TS274NQ

Shaftesbury Crescent

TS274DN

Bradley Lowery Way

TS274BT

Fillpoke Lane

TS274NS

Shaftesbury Road

TS274JB

Sycamore Avenue

TS274AL

Blackhalls & Hesledens

TS274BF

The Sidings

TS274NB

West Avenue

TS274LY

Tenth Street

TS274AU

Coast Road

SR85TN

Cornfield Garth

TS274ER

Fifth Street

TS274AX

Sea View

SR85RU

Fulwell Road

TS274HQ

Blackhalls & Hesledens

SR85RW

Manor Way

TS274PA

Hesleden Road

TS274NJ

Chaucer Avenue

SR84SP

Thorntree Gill

TS274NL

Coleridge Avenue

TS274NF

Shaftesbury Avenue

TS274BQ

Crimdon Terrace

TS274JY

Brockwell

TS274LP

West Street

SR85AG

Danesly Close

TS274NP

Shakespeare Avenue

TS274FG

Emerson Court

TS274QW

Stuart Close

TS274JQ

Rose Avenue

SR84SS

Eastfield

TS274BG

Coast Road

TS274DA

Ocean View

TS274EA

Middle Street

TS274HU

Glenholme Terrace

TS274LB

Hatherley Grove

SR85RT

Fulwell Road

TS274AP

Station Road

TS274EL

Blackhall Colliery Industrial Estate

SR85RE

Fulwell Road

SR85RR

Manor Way

TS274LJ

West Street

TS274ND

School Avenue

TS274AQ

Coast Road

TS274LU

Welfare Crescent

TS274LZ

Ninth Street

TS274DH

Princess Close

TS274JD

Leaholme Terrace

TS274NW

Milton Avenue

TS274HL

Enid Gardens

SR85RN

Manor Way

TS274NR

Tennyson Avenue

SR85TL

Eastdene Way

TS274DF

Mickle Hill Road

TS274JF

Maureen Avenue

TS274AF

Leaholme Terrace

TS274NY

Blue House Court

TS274LF

The Grove

SR85RJ

Manor Way

TS274ET

Seventh Street

TS274AG

Poplar Avenue

TS274HD

Third Street

TS274FB

Blackhalls & Hesledens

TS274AH

Beech Avenue

TS274HR

Coronation Avenue

TS274NX

Daffodil Close

SR85RG

Granville Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.