Bushston Close Hartlepool
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (TS26), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 16800189.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Hartlepool costs £2,560 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hartlepool, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 120 m away, and Ward Jackson Park (6.9 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 32 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Gladstone House Surgery, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 212 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Hartlepool in 2026-27: Band D £2,560 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,707 | £1,991 | £2,276 | £2,560 | £3,129 | £3,698 | £4,267 | £5,120 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Four Winds Residential Home, Elwick Road: up to 11 homes, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS26 0LL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| TS26 0EY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 32 m and 33 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS26 0EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TS26 0LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hartlepool 714,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Seaton Carew 98,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Horden 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burnston Close Throston Grange | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hartlepool Interchange | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Transporter Bridge North Side Port Clarence | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 48 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Gladstone House Surgery | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wiltshire Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Elliott&Mccarthy Dental Surgery | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | University Hospital Of Hartlepool | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Cleveland Police - Dyke House Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Ward Jackson Park 6.9 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Low Throston deserted medieval village, a scheduled monument, 270 m north-east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Low Throston deserted medieval village | Scheduled monument | 270 m north-east |
| Ward Jackson Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Hart Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Dalton Nook Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| North Sands | Beach | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Crimdon Dene | Valley | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Keel Haul | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hartlepool: see them on the Hartlepool page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Tunstall College of Science | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Throston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Eldon Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Brougham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| West View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion TS26 0EN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Aldi TS26 0EN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Tesco TS26 0XP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| JG Jones Family Butcher TS26 0XP | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Food Palace TS26 0XP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Verona Pizzeria TS26 0XP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| High Tunstall Comprehensive School TS26 0LQ | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fellston Close (20); On or near Lakeston Close (6); On or near Rillston Close (2); On or near Springston Road (2); On or near Amble Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Dunston Road · Lakeston Close · Pikeston Close · Saddleston Close · Cragston Close · Fellston Close · Rillston Close · Warkworth Drive · Amble Close · Springston Road · The Crest · Burnston Close
All the streets in TS26 and across Hartlepool.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.