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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 169 recent sales, the median property price is £313,000 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
Detached141£329,995
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

TS260DT

Mayfair Gardens

TS225TN

Black Spruce Close

TS260DD

Elwick Road

TS260HQ

Serpentine Gardens

TS225SF

Manorside

TS260EY

Springston Road

TS260FS

Meadowcroft Mews

TS260PH

Riggston Place

TS260AA

The Vale

TS260AG

Hylton Road

TS260AW

The Spinney

TS260AZ

Hardwick Court

TS225ZE

Eden Gardens

TS225GN

Cawthorne Place

TS260BB

Relton Way

TS260GF

Chastleton Close

TS260PS

Rillston Close

TS260BJ

Elwick Road

TS260BY

Duchy Road

TS260EP

Amble Close

TS260PB

Cairnston Road

TS260QA

Brimston Close

TS273BZ

Highgate Meadows

TS273DX

The Walk

TS273HN

Rural West

TS225FZ

The Beaumont

TS260AL

Valley Drive

TS260ES

Cresswell Court

TS260ET

Cragston Close

TS260LT

Manor Garth Drive

TS273HR

Dalton Back Lane

TS225GJ

Wynyard Woods

TS225NN

Hartlepool Road

TS225RA

Snowdrop Avenue

TS260LP

Four Winds Court

TS273JS

Abbots Lea

TS260EB

Park Avenue

TS260PN

Peakston Close

TS260RH

Meadowgate Drive

TS260RL

Clover Drive

TS225SE

Wynyard Woods

TS273ET

Coal Lane

TS260FB

St Bega'S Glade

TS260PU

Hayston Road

TS260PW

Chelston Close

TS260PX

Millston Close

TS225PB

Rural West

TS225UZ

Acorn Close

TS260BS

Coniscliffe Road

TS260QE

Blaise Garden Village

TS225GU

Orchard Close

TS260EQ

Cresswell Drive

TS260AU

Valley Close

TS260EW

Warkworth Drive

TS260EZ

Saddleston Close

TS260PF

Whinston Close

TS260QQ

Burnhope Road

TS260QW

Chelker Close

TS225UX

Autumn Grove

TS260FZ

Basildon Drive

TS260GG

Chasewater Way

TS260HE

Serpentine Road

TS260DU

Grange Close

TS260AR

Parklands Way

TS273BL

Worset Lane

TS273HL

Rural West

TS273HY

Rural West

TS225NJ

Gilbert Close

TS225UU

Tulip Close

TS260BW

Egerton Road

TS260EG

Cresswell Road

TS260LR

Mountston Close

TS225UT

Honeysuckle Close

TS260QG

Blackton Road

TS273EF

The Green

TS225PX

Honeypot Close

TS225SB

Sweetpea Close

TS260EU

Burnston Close

TS260PJ

Moorston Close

TS260RJ

Hayfield Close

TS273ED

The Green

TS273EH

Hillcrest Grove

TS225US

Elderberry Close

TS260AD

Hylton Road

TS260EJ

Woodlands Grove

TS260FN

Chaplin Lane

TS260DE

Elwick Road

TS260LN

Lakeston Close

TS260PG

Nookston Close

TS273HS

College Close

TS225GG

Eshton

TS225XJ

The Cavendish

TS260DY

Grange Road

TS260DZ

Park Avenue

TS260LH

Elwick Road

TS225WA

Rose Garden Lane

TS260ED

Park Avenue

TS260ZS

Cropston Close

TS273EN

Rural West

TS225NR

Coal Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.