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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

TS260LG

Pikeston Close

TS225FY

Duke Of Wellington Gardens

TS260BJ

Elwick Road

TS260DB

West Park

TS273EX

Coal Lane

TS260BW

Egerton Road

TS225UT

Honeysuckle Close

TS260PE

Hillston Close

TS260BS

Coniscliffe Road

TS225GN

Cawthorne Place

TS273HY

Rural West

TS260AT

Valley Drive

TS260PW

Chelston Close

TS273BZ

Highgate Meadows

TS260DD

Elwick Road

TS260QH

Grassholme Road

TS260RL

Clover Drive

TS225PY

Summer Lane

TS225WF

Marquess Avenue

TS225UR

Harebell Close

TS260BX

Duchy Road

TS273EU

Coal Lane

TS260EN

Dunston Road

TS260GG

Chasewater Way

TS260PU

Hayston Road

TS273HP

Dalton Back Lane

TS260ER

The Crest

TS225PD

Rural West

TS273HR

Dalton Back Lane

TS273ET

Coal Lane

TS260QA

Brimston Close

TS260PB

Cairnston Road

TS260GJ

Ashford Close

TS273JA

College Close

TS225NN

Hartlepool Road

TS260LU

Holly Mount

TS273HS

College Close

TS260HE

Serpentine Road

TS260PP

Bankston Close

TS260RN

Barley Close

TS225GX

Lavender Lane

TS260XX

Woodhouse Lane

TS260FS

Meadowcroft Mews

TS260DT

Mayfair Gardens

TS273BL

Worset Lane

TS260AB

Carisbrooke Road

TS260QN

Fewston Close

TS225GF

Gledstone

TS260EG

Cresswell Road

TS260QE

Blaise Garden Village

TS225TL

Red Cedar Close

TS260LZ

Serpentine Road

TS225PA

Sunderland Road

TS260AN

Auckland Way

TS260ES

Cresswell Court

TS260EQ

Cresswell Drive

TS273EF

The Green

TS225BF

The Wynd

TS260DY

Grange Road

TS273EQ

North Close

TS260DU

Grange Close

TS260QG

Blackton Road

TS260BE

Elwick Road

TS225GT

Heather Close

TS273HL

Rural West

TS273EJ

Rural West

TS260RH

Meadowgate Drive

TS260DE

Elwick Road

TS273EZ

Coal Lane

TS225GJ

Wynyard Woods

TS260BH

Elwick Road

TS260AE

Valley Drive

TS225GL

Saville Close

TS225GE

Manor Fields

TS260FY

Octavia Drive

TS260QL

Roundhill Close

TS273HD

Coal Lane

TS260GD

Bodnant Close

TS260AS

Parklands Way

TS273HB

Coal Lane

TS260PZ

Reedston Road

TS260EB

Park Avenue

TS225UW

Primrose Close

TS260BG

Elwick Road

TS260EU

Burnston Close

TS260AX

Valley Drive

TS225PF

Rural West

TS260LQ

Elwick Road

TS225WG

Rural West

TS225UU

Tulip Close

TS260RJ

Hayfield Close

TS260AZ

Hardwick Court

TS225TJ

Coppice Lane

TS260EA

Park Avenue

TS225FS

Rural West

TS260FU

Woodchester Crescent

TS260AL

Valley Drive

TS260EY

Springston Road

TS225GG

Eshton

TS260PT

Stileston Close

Data Sources

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