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Rural West

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About

Rural West ward encompasses the western outskirts of Hartlepool, characterised by open farmland and scattered villages. The area includes communities such as Elwick and Dalton Piercy, which retain distinct identities. Land use is primarily agricultural, with fields and country lanes defining the landscape. The ward extends to the border with County Durham, marked by a more sparsely populated terrain.

A notable landmark is the historic Elwick Hall, set within its own grounds. The area contains several working farms and equestrian centres, reflecting its rural economy. Transport routes like the A19 trunk road pass through, connecting to wider regions. This ward provides a contrast to the more urban coastal areas of the borough, with a focus on village life and open countryside.

Area overview

On average Rural West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rural West is £50,606 per year. There are 4 schools in Rural West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rural West is home to around 7,348 people, with a population density of about 227.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rural West Population
7,348
Population density
227.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.19(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.79(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.39(-18%)
Public order
4.22(-48%)
Other theft
3.81(-36%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,938
94.45%
Indian
135
1.84%
Other White
52
0.71%
Other Asian
37
0.5%
Pakistani
31
0.42%
Total population: 7,346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,596
42.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,120
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
786
12.81%
No qualifications
700
11.41%
Apprenticeship
408
6.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,136

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,484
49.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,177
39.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
178
5.96%
Other forms of private rent
59
1.98%
Other social rented
51
1.71%
Total households: 2,986

Property prices in Rural West

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £324,998 in Rural West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rural West 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 Rural West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached146£333,448
Flats2£216,500
Semi-Detached18£187,500
Terraced6£248,223

10 years median price trend in Rural West

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

All postcodes in Rural West

TS260BB

Relton Way

TS260AU

Valley Close

TS225WB

Rose Garden Lane

TS260LT

Manor Garth Drive

TS260DJ

Northbrook Court

TS260EH

Manor Road

TS273EE

Manor Close

TS225WA

Rose Garden Lane

TS260BL

Egerton Road

TS225UZ

Acorn Close

TS273HZ

Rural West

TS273HQ

Rural West

TS260ET

Cragston Close

TS260LR

Mountston Close

TS260PG

Nookston Close

TS260DZ

Park Avenue

TS273JS

Abbots Lea

TS225NZ

Pressburger Close

TS260QQ

Burnhope Road

TS260GB

Coniscliffe Court

TS260BN

Egerton Road

TS273ED

The Green

TS260PX

Millston Close

TS273DY

Greenlea

TS260GE

Laycock Way

TS260BQ

Elwick Road

TS273HX

The Terrace

TS260PJ

Moorston Close

TS260BP

West Park

TS260BU

Coniscliffe Road

TS225ZD

Alder Way

TS273EY

Coal Lane

TS273HH

Rural West

TS225TP

Willow Drive

TS260BT

Coniscliffe Road

TS225TR

Musgrave Garden Lane

TS225PX

Honeypot Close

TS260FN

Chaplin Lane

TS273EG

North Lane

TS273EN

Rural West

TS260AD

Hylton Road

TS260AP

Parklands Way

TS273EB

Elwick Road

TS260LY

Knightsbridge Gardens

TS260LL

Bushton Close

TS260EE

Elwick Road

TS260NA

The Kitchen Garden

TS260AG

Hylton Road

TS260DX

Park Mews

TS273HU

North View

TS260FX

Barrington Close

TS225RA

Snowdrop Avenue

TS273HG

Rural West

TS260PD

Glenston Close

TS225SB

Sweetpea Close

TS260PL

Hayston Road

TS260FA

Coleman Lane

TS260LP

Four Winds Court

TS260FJ

Olivier Avenue

TS260AY

Meadow Drive

TS225QX

Amerston Close

TS225SF

Manorside

TS225JR

Attenborough Way

TS225SE

Wynyard Woods

TS273HF

Coal Lane

TS225NR

Coal Lane

TS273JD

Manor Fields

TS225XJ

The Cavendish

TS260ZR

Fontburn Close

TS260AH

Hylton Road

TS260FZ

Basildon Drive

TS260BZ

West Park

TS260DW

Elwick Road

TS260EW

Warkworth Drive

TS260FP

Niven Close

TS225US

Elderberry Close

TS260LN

Lakeston Close

TS260PH

Riggston Place

TS260EZ

Saddleston Close

TS260GF

Chastleton Close

TS273HA

Coal Lane

TS273HW

Rural West

TS260BY

Duchy Road

TS225NL

Bloomfield Drive

TS260EJ

Woodlands Grove

TS260DS

Grange Road

TS260AA

The Vale

TS260FQ

Redgrave Avenue

TS273EH

Hillcrest Grove

TS260HH

Greenbank Court

TS225NJ

Gilbert Close

TS273DX

The Walk

TS260QW

Chelker Close

TS260PA

Beckston Close

TS225GY

Buttercup Avenue

TS260GH

Pitsford Road

TS225WD

Londonderry Close

TS273HN

Rural West

TS273DU

Martindale Close

TS225WE

Stewarts Lane

Data Sources

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