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Fens & Greatham

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About

Fens & Greatham ward lies on the western edge of Hartlepool, primarily consisting of the historic village of Greatham and surrounding residential developments. The area is characterised by a mix of older housing stock and newer estates, with local amenities centred along the main road through the village. Greatham Creek forms a significant natural boundary to the north, separating the ward from the wider Teesmouth area.

The ward contains extensive areas of flat, low-lying land historically associated with marsh and farmland. A notable feature is the presence of the Greatham Hospital site, a former military hospital with a long history, set within its own grounds. The landscape is open, with views towards the industrial complexes across the creek, and the ward provides a semi-rural residential setting within the borough's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Fens & Greatham has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fens & Greatham is £48,539 per year. The median sale price in Fens & Greatham is £165,000 (around £200 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,625 and £193,750. There are 3 schools in Fens & Greatham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fens & Greatham is home to around 6,380 people, with a population density of about 331.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fens & Greatham Population
6,380
Population density
331.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.79(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.83(+105%)
Shoplifting
27.12(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.38(+79%)
Public order
14.58(+78%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,275
98.35%
Other White
22
0.34%
Other Asian
15
0.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.16%
Arab
10
0.16%
Total population: 6,380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,394
25.24%
No qualifications
1,180
21.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,051
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
755
13.67%
Apprenticeship
494
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,524

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,514
50.96%
Owns with a mortgage
865
29.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
8.85%
Other social rented
181
6.09%
Social rents from council
83
2.79%
Total households: 2,971

Property prices in Fens & Greatham

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £200
Sales (last 12 months): 106
Typical range (middle 50%): £141K – £194K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Fens & Greatham area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,832 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fens & Greatham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£216,495£209
Semi-Detached60£160,498£201
Terraced18£138,000£179
Flats2£73,500£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fens & Greatham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fens & Greatham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191,500£69,000£125,500£96,000
2017£182,000£67,000£127,500£89,000
2018£179,500£71,000£131,500£103,500
2019£177,500£68,000£132,250£100,000
2020£174,500£67,750£149,475£110,000
2021£216,000£68,975£152,000£122,000
2022£206,500£65,000£160,000£120,000
2023£205,000£82,000£165,000£137,500
2024£234,998£70,000£159,323£140,000
2025£232,746£73,500£162,000£135,498
2026£202,000—£160,000£138,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fens & Greatham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fens & Greatham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£139£143£94
2017£151£102£141£117
2018£163£108£146£117
2019£174£104£141£105
2020£162£117£145£133
2021£177£109£165£144
2022£177£118£179£157
2023£198£142£189£180
2024£208£124£188£191
2025£212£116£191£162
2026£201—£187£168
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fens & Greatham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fens & Greatham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hartlepool district.

Band A£1,707
Band B£1,991
Band C£2,276
Band D£2,560
Band E£3,129
Band F£3,698
Band G£4,267
Band H£5,120

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Fens & Greatham ward.

Local councillors

Dave Bruce

Fens & Greatham - Elected 7 May 2026

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TS252NX

Stamford Walk

TS252QB

Truro Drive

TS252NJ

Kesteven Road

TS252HG

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TS251HB

Seaton Lane

TS252JT

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TS251HA

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TS252ET

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TS252LP

Northwold Close

TS252GG

Thetford Road

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Catcote Road

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Hill View

TS252JL

Witham Grove

TS252QT

Chichester Close

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Fenton Road

TS252NG

Cranwell Road

TS252NH

Ashby Grove

TS252PJ

Stockton Road

TS252RH

Watton Close

TS251JL

Ripon Close

TS252HQ

Egerton Terrace

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The Drive

TS252EE

Stockton Road

TS252FP

Skipton Court

TS252JG

Thetford Road

TS252LR

Catcote Road

TS251JQ

Chelford Close

TS251FB

Whitethorn Gardens

TS252QW

Truro Drive

TS252EW

Mill Terrace

TS251HE

Seaton Lane

TS252JF

Burwell Walk

TS252EZ

Saltaire Terrace

TS251GH

Golden Meadows

TS252HW

West Row

TS252LG

Wainfleet Road

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High Street

TS252NE

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TS225PW

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TS225PS

Dalton Back Lane

TS225PG

Dalton Back Lane

TS252JP

Spalding Road

TS252PZ

Paignton Drive

TS225PR

Brierton Lane

TS252HP

Vicarage Row

TS225PN

Dalton Back Lane

TS252QH

Truro Drive

TS252JD

Holland Road

TS252FN

Fens & Greatham

TS252NQ

Cranwell Road

TS252QE

Truro Drive

TS252RJ

Yarmouth Close

TS252JX

Newark Road

TS251JH

Bedale Close

TS252RW

Mildenhall Close

TS252LA

Newark Road

TS251GW

Golden Meadows

TS252PT

Salcombe Drive

TS252NA

Mowbray Road

TS252HY

Ashfield Close

TS252NL

Kesteven Road

TS252QA

Truro Drive

TS252HT

Front Street

TS252QN

Fens Crescent

TS252QL

Fens Crescent

TS252HB

Station Cottages

TS252NU

Stamford Walk

TS252LX

Catcote Road

TS252JU

Newark Road

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Aldeburgh Close

TS252NN

Kesteven Road

TS252ER

Front Street

TS252JR

Spalding Road

TS225PQ

Stockton Road

TS252QR

Caistor Drive

TS252QG

Caistor Drive

TS252FG

Station Road

TS252HU

Fens & Greatham

TS252BJ

Fens & Greatham

TS251HD

Woburn Grove

TS252QQ

Boston Close

TS252RB

Stowmarket Close

TS252HS

Front Street

TS252JB

Upton Walk

TS252NF

Mowbray Road

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TS252JA

Welland Road

TS251JB

Seaton Lane

TS225PH

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