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Foggy Furze

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About

Foggy Furze is a residential neighbourhood in Hartlepool, County Durham. The area is made up mainly of terraces and semi‑detached houses arranged around small local streets and a few pocket parks. Local provision includes a primary school, a parade of shops and a community hall that hosts groups and events. Regular bus services connect Foggy Furze with Hartlepool town centre and nearby employment areas, making the area practical for commuting and local errands. Public open space and footpaths give straightforward walking routes within the estate and to neighbouring neighbourhoods.

The place name points to furze, the local word for gorse, and to the lowland fields that once covered this part of the town. That history is reflected in several small green strips and hedged plots that remain between housing blocks. For residents the area offers modest housing stock, basic local services and a community feel grounded in everyday routines rather than tourism. It suits people seeking easy access to Hartlepool’s shops, schools and transport links without being in the town centre.

Area overview

On average Foggy Furze has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 184 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Foggy Furze is £37,845 per year. There are 1 schools in Foggy Furze: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Foggy Furze is home to around 5,805 people, with a population density of about 3,340.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Foggy Furze Population
5,805
Population density
3,340.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.52(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.01(+42%)
Shoplifting
29.29(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.67(+125%)
Public order
16.19(+98%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,323
91.71%
Other White
168
2.89%
African
77
1.33%
Chinese
40
0.69%
Other
35
0.6%
Total population: 5,804

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,285
27.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
920
19.94%
Level 3 (A level)
764
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
720
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 4,614

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
773
29.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
599
22.61%
Owns with a mortgage
573
21.63%
Other social rented
428
16.16%
Social rents from council
175
6.61%
Total households: 2,649

Property prices in Foggy Furze

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 in Foggy Furze area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,000 up to £220,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Foggy Furze 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 Foggy Furze over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£193,750
Flats1£35,000
Semi-Detached28£132,500
Terraced52£70,000

10 years median price trend in Foggy Furze

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foggy Furze.

All postcodes in Foggy Furze

TS251TB

Oxford Street

TS255SB

Oxford Road

TS251UQ

Bowness Close

TS255LF

Greta Avenue

TS255SG

Eton Street

TS251TD

Northumberland Walk

TS251QJ

Borrowdale Street

TS251GE

Intrepid Close

TS255SF

Cornwall Street

TS255AU

Stockton Road

TS251NS

Thomlinson Road

TS255RY

Cornwall Street

TS255AY

Chez Nous Avenue

TS255RS

Uppingham Street

TS251PU

Casebourne Road

TS255LL

Bute Avenue

TS255LH

Caledonian Road

TS255AS

Beachfield Drive

TS255NQ

Oxford Road

TS255SP

Dorset Street

TS255LU

Fernwood Avenue

TS255LD

Oakland Avenue

TS255SQ

Oxford Road

TS251QA

Sydenham Road

TS251QZ

Hereford Street

TS251TH

Nottingham Walk

TS251UP

Belle Vue Way

TS251PW

Baltic Street

TS251RQ

Patterdale Street

TS251PJ

Casebourne Road

TS255RR

Rugby Street

TS255RL

Marlborough Street

TS255LZ

Ventnor Avenue

TS255RJ

Oxford Road

TS251SW

Stockton Road

TS255RX

Rossall Street

TS255BQ

Stockton Road

TS251FA

Casebourne Road

TS251TN

Studley Road

TS255BU

Ashgrove Avenue

TS255LS

Kyle Avenue

TS255AJ

Stratford Road

TS255AE

Leamington Drive

TS255LX

Heathfield Drive

TS255NB

Waverley Terrace

TS251RJ

Ashgrove Place

TS255RN

Cornwall Street

TS255LJ

Melrose Street

TS255AB

Stockton Road

TS255LT

Fernwood Avenue

TS255NJ

The Meadow

TS251RY

Stockton Road

Data Sources

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