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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

TS260BH

Elwick Road

TS260FQ

Redgrave Avenue

TS273DU

Martindale Close

TS273HU

North View

TS225TL

Red Cedar Close

TS260GE

Laycock Way

TS260PY

Riverston Close

TS260QL

Roundhill Close

TS260AQ

Coatham Drive

TS260EH

Manor Road

TS225PA

Sunderland Road

TS260AE

Valley Drive

TS260LQ

Elwick Road

TS260PE

Hillston Close

TS260LW

Mereston Close

TS260PA

Beckston Close

TS260PT

Stileston Close

TS260PZ

Reedston Road

TS273DY

Greenlea

TS225GL

Saville Close

TS260AT

Valley Drive

TS260EF

Cresswell Road

TS260AB

Carisbrooke Road

TS260AJ

Valley Drive

TS273HP

Dalton Back Lane

TS225GW

Lillie Pot Close

TS225WB

Rose Garden Lane

TS260PD

Glenston Close

TS273EZ

Coal Lane

TS273HH

Rural West

TS225GS

The Meadows

TS260EX

Fellston Close

TS260HH

Greenbank Court

TS273DS

The Ghyll

TS260AX

Valley Drive

TS260FW

Hanbury Grove

TS260LG

Pikeston Close

TS273EG

North Lane

TS273HW

Rural West

TS225FY

Duke Of Wellington Gardens

TS225GX

Lavender Lane

TS260BZ

West Park

TS260DL

Elwick Road

TS260PP

Bankston Close

TS260PQ

Tarnston Road

TS273DT

The Paddock

TS273EQ

North Close

TS260BG

Elwick Road

TS260BQ

Elwick Road

TS225UW

Primrose Close

TS273HG

Rural West

Data Sources

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