Living in TS28, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TS28 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around TS28
144 recorded home sales on the streets around central TS28 in the last 2 years, with a median of £135,000 and a range from £15,500 to £462,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERENA PLACE HEATON TERRACE, TS28 5EX | detached | £462,500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 3 FERNDALE CLOSE, TS28 5HW | terraced | £55,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 42 MARKET CRESCENT, TS28 5AJ | semi-detached | £95,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 1C FRONT STREET, TS28 5DP | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 23 CHILLERTON WAY, TS28 5DY | terraced | £157,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 49 DAWSON ROAD, TS28 5BS | semi-detached | £113,500 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Academy at Shotton Hall | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Wingate Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton | Primary | Good | 3.0 mi |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School, Wingate | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Wellfield School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
10 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Open Air Education.
All 1 fee-paying schools near TS28, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 13.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.1% |
| Skilled trades | 13.1% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
82 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TS28 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about TS28
What is the average house price in TS28?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TS28?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TS28?
The median of 144 recorded sales around central TS28 in the last 2 years is £135,000, ranging from £15,500 to £462,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TS28?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central TS28, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TS28?
82 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TS28 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TS28 at risk of flooding?
Central TS28 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TS28 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £135,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 82 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TS28 safe?
82 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TS28 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TS28 or TS29, TS28 or SR8, TS28 or TS27.
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