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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
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
23.95(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.38(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.16(-7%)
Other theft
5.72(-12%)
Public order
4.49(-49%)
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 175 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Rural West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £1,350,000.

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
Detached147£327,500
Flats1£195,000
Semi-Detached21£185,000
Terraced6£255,750

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

TS260FG

Briarfields Close

TS225NZ

Pressburger Close

TS260QJ

Selset Close

TS260GD

Bodnant Close

TS225GF

Gledstone

TS273JA

College Close

TS273HJ

Rural West

TS225TP

Willow Drive

TS225WD

Londonderry Close

TS260DX

Park Mews

TS260FP

Niven Close

TS260QN

Fewston Close

TS225TR

Musgrave Garden Lane

TS260QH

Grassholme Road

TS260ZR

Fontburn Close

TS260AP

Parklands Way

TS260AS

Parklands Way

TS260BL

Egerton Road

TS260FY

Octavia Drive

TS260RN

Barley Close

TS273EU

Coal Lane

TS273HZ

Rural West

TS260BP

West Park

TS260BT

Coniscliffe Road

TS260DB

West Park

TS260LZ

Serpentine Road

TS260QF

Kielder Road

TS225GT

Heather Close

TS225WF

Marquess Avenue

TS273HE

Coal Lane

TS225PF

Rural West

TS225PD

Rural West

TS260BX

Duchy Road

TS260PL

Hayston Road

TS260LL

Bushton Close

TS260DS

Grange Road

TS260FU

Woodchester Crescent

TS273EE

Manor Close

TS225BF

The Wynd

TS260GL

Rural West

TS225UY

Silverbirch Close

TS260EL

Elwick Road

TS273EJ

Rural West

TS225TJ

Coppice Lane

TS260EN

Dunston Road

TS260FL

Rains Avenue

TS260LU

Holly Mount

TS260LX

Hampstead Gardens

TS260NA

The Kitchen Garden

TS225SD

Love Lane

TS260DW

Elwick Road

TS260GH

Pitsford Road

TS260PR

Daleston Close

TS273JB

Dalton Heights

TS273HT

Dene Garth

TS273HX

The Terrace

TS273JD

Manor Fields

TS225GE

Manor Fields

TS225NL

Bloomfield Drive

TS225UR

Harebell Close

TS260BE

Elwick Road

TS260GJ

Ashford Close

TS260LY

Knightsbridge Gardens

TS273HQ

Rural West

TS225JR

Attenborough Way

TS225JU

Hitchcock Gardens

TS225PY

Summer Lane

TS260GB

Coniscliffe Court

TS225FS

Rural West

TS260FA

Coleman Lane

TS273DZ

The Paddock

TS273EB

Elwick Road

TS225GH

Delamere

TS225WE

Rural West

TS273HA

Coal Lane

TS260BN

Egerton Road

TS260EA

Park Avenue

TS260ER

The Crest

TS260FJ

Olivier Avenue

TS260FR

Guinness Avenue

TS273EX

Coal Lane

TS260AN

Auckland Way

TS260DA

Park Drive

TS225GY

Buttercup Avenue

TS260AH

Hylton Road

TS260BU

Coniscliffe Road

TS260AY

Meadow Drive

TS260DJ

Northbrook Court

TS260EE

Elwick Road

TS273EL

North Lane

TS273EY

Coal Lane

TS273HD

Coal Lane

TS225UD

Wintergreen Close

TS260XX

Woodhouse Lane

TS225WG

Rural West

TS260FX

Barrington Close

TS273HF

Coal Lane

TS273HB

Coal Lane

TS225QX

Amerston Close

TS225ZD

Alder Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.