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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, roughly 1.6× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 23% 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

Median price£92,500
Price per sq ft£120
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£69K – £147K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £92,500 (about £120 per square foot) in Foggy Furze area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,000 up to £225,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Foggy Furze over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£193,750£217
Semi-Detached29£145,000£153
Terraced44£75,000£87
Flats1£35,000£90

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Foggy Furze

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foggy Furze.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£100,000£40,000
2017£139,500£108,500£35,000
2018£155,000£115,000£39,225
2019£166,500£120,000£32,000
2020£174,250£134,500£37,500
2021£183,975£113,000£59,279
2022£200,000£125,000£60,000
2023£174,998£122,500£69,999
2024£202,500£122,750£60,000
2025£193,750£133,100£70,000
2026£190,000£154,975£75,999
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Foggy Furze.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Foggy Furze.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£98£51
2017£153£132£46
2018£146£118£51
2019£169£115£44
2020£138£132£46
2021£167£127£81
2022£194£142£76
2023£199£134£93
2024£169£137£76
2025£222£144£80
2026£201£160£107
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Foggy Furze.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Foggy Furze in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.