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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

TS260DL

Elwick Road

TS260PR

Daleston Close

TS260PF

Whinston Close

TS225UX

Autumn Grove

TS273DZ

The Paddock

TS260FB

St Bega'S Glade

TS225TN

Black Spruce Close

TS273HE

Coal Lane

TS260AJ

Valley Drive

TS260HQ

Serpentine Gardens

TS273HJ

Rural West

TS260FL

Rains Avenue

TS260LW

Mereston Close

TS260FR

Guinness Avenue

TS260AW

The Spinney

TS273HT

Dene Garth

TS260PY

Riverston Close

TS225SD

Love Lane

TS225GH

Delamere

TS260ED

Park Avenue

TS260AQ

Coatham Drive

TS260GL

Rutland Close

TS260PS

Rillston Close

TS260LX

Hampstead Gardens

TS260ZS

Cropston Close

TS225UD

Wintergreen Close

TS273EL

North Lane

TS225GS

The Meadows

TS260PQ

Tarnston Road

TS260EF

Cresswell Road

TS260EL

Elwick Road

TS225GU

Orchard Close

TS225UY

Silverbirch Close

TS260QJ

Selset Close

TS260EP

Amble Close

TS260FG

Briarfields Close

TS225JU

Hitchcock Gardens

TS260PN

Peakston Close

TS260EX

Fellston Close

TS225ZE

Eden Gardens

TS225GW

Lillie Pot Close

TS260FW

Hanbury Grove

TS260QF

Kielder Road

TS273DT

The Paddock

TS273JB

Dalton Heights

TS260DA

Park Drive

TS260AR

Parklands Way

TS225FZ

The Beaumont

TS273DS

The Ghyll

TS260LH

Elwick Road

TS225PB

Rural West

Data Sources

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