Postcode report
Is TS27 4EN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About TS27 4EN: area rating, property, schools and local change
TS27 4EN is a postcode in Blackhalls & Hesledens, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near TS27 4EN, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around TS27 4EN are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for TS27 4EN is based on County Durham 039 Census 2021. It covers 5,941 residents, 734 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near TS27 4EN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the TS27 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £143k from 111 rolling sales, down 5.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near TS27 4EN can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near TS27 4EN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around TS27 4EN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about TS27 4EN
Is TS27 4EN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near TS27 4EN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near TS27 4EN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for TS27 4EN?
LocaleIQ matched TS27 4EN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in TS27 4EN?
The latest median sold price is £143k based on 111 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around TS27 4EN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.