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About

De Bruce ward occupies the central and northern coastal section of Hartlepool. The area includes the historic Headland, a distinct peninsula that forms the original old town. This part of the town centre features the marina, the modern waterfront development, and the railway station. The ward's landscape is characterised by its direct access to the North Sea coastline.

A notable structure is the late 12th-century St Hilda's Church, which stands near the entrance to the working port. The ward contains the Borough Hall and the Heugh Gun Battery museum. Residential areas consist primarily of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern estates. The ward's economy is linked to the ongoing operations of the harbour.

Area overview

On average De Bruce has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in De Bruce is £39,978 per year. There are 5 schools in De Bruce: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). De Bruce is home to around 8,055 people, with a population density of about 2,722.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

De Bruce Population
8,055
Population density
2,722.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.51(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
54(+147%)
Shoplifting
49.78(+325%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.98(+84%)
Public order
11.79(+44%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,744
96.12%
Other White
103
1.28%
Other Asian
47
0.58%
African
25
0.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.25%
Total population: 8,057

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,740
27.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,103
17.7%
Level 3 (A level)
1,084
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
985
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
704
11.3%
Total 16+ residents: 6,232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
867
25.49%
Owns with a mortgage
722
21.23%
Other social rented
718
21.11%
Social rents from council
583
17.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
413
12.14%
Total households: 3,401

Property prices in De Bruce

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £113,250 in De Bruce area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for De Bruce 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 De Bruce over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£195,000
Semi-Detached21£140,000
Terraced26£85,000

10 years median price trend in De Bruce

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Bruce.

All postcodes in De Bruce

TS249NB

Nesbyt Road

TS249HZ

Bruce Crescent

TS249LX

King Oswy Drive

TS249SH

Barnes Court

TS249JA

Winterbottom Avenue

TS249QE

Speeding Drive

TS249QQ

Snowdon Grove

TS249AE

Kirkstone Grove

TS249AY

Lightfoot Crescent

TS249NN

Lanchester Close

TS249BQ

Bulmer Place

TS249GZ

Wingfield Close

TS249PG

King Oswy Drive

TS249RY

Lulworth Grove

TS249SQ

King Oswy Drive

TS249DB

Winterbottom Avenue

TS249QT

Marshall Close

TS249PT

Hutone Place

TS249RJ

Ravensworth Crescent

TS249QN

Nicholson Way

TS249LA

Brus Corner

TS249JL

De Bruce

TS249RH

Ocean Road

TS249RR

Swanage Grove

TS249PL

Goldsmith Avenue

TS249AH

Easington Road

TS249PH

King Oswy Drive

TS249AF

Howbeck Lane

TS249HB

Sharp Crescent

TS249PR

Lazenby Road

TS249BU

Davison Drive

TS249AJ

Holdforth Road

TS249SD

Barnard Grove

TS249HG

Purves Place

TS249SB

Bowes Green

TS249LD

West View Road

TS249BP

Davison Drive

TS249RN

King Oswy Drive

TS249LH

West View Road

TS249LN

West View Road

TS249LZ

Brancepath Walk

TS249JQ

Miers Avenue

TS249PU

Porrett Close

TS249NG

Lamberd Road

TS249QB

Ridlington Way

TS249BX

Davison Drive

TS249BW

Davison Drive

TS249DF

Warren Close

TS249PZ

Hood Close

TS249RX

Studland Drive

TS249QR

Merriman Green

TS249NX

Whin Meadows

TS249NL

Witton Drive

TS249JN

Ellett Court

TS249PD

King Oswy Drive

TS249LL

West View Road

TS249HR

Bruce Crescent

TS249RZ

Studland Drive

TS249JB

Skelton Street

TS240RP

Skerne Road

TS249QG

Hirdman Grove

TS249PF

King Oswy Drive

TS249DD

Holdforth Road

TS249BT

Annandale Crescent

TS249HD

Warren Road

TS249DH

Robson Court

TS249PY

Howden Road

TS249JF

Bruce Crescent

TS249RL

Lowdale Lane

TS249NH

Willington Drive

TS249SL

Greyfriars Court

TS249AD

Thompson Grove

TS249QF

Speeding Drive

TS249LG

West View Road

TS249QZ

Miller Crescent

TS249DA

Wells Avenue

TS249RU

Portland Grove

TS249PE

King Oswy Drive

TS249JG

Carrick Street

TS249HF

Garside Drive

TS249JJ

Bradshaw Court

Data Sources

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