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About

Hart ward covers the central and western neighbourhoods of Hartlepool, including the Headland area. This historic peninsula forms the original settlement of the town, characterised by its tight-knit residential streets and independent local businesses. The area is defined by its coastal position, with the North Sea on three sides, influencing daily life.

A prominent feature is the navigational lighthouse, which has operated since the 1840s. The ward includes St Hilda's Church and the remains of the 12th-century Augustinian priory. The Heugh Breakwater and a long promenade provide direct access to the coastline. Community life is centred around local amenities, including the Borough Hall and the Headland's traditional high street.

Area overview

On average Hart has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hart is £51,320 per year. There are 2 schools in Hart: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hart is home to around 7,644 people, with a population density of about 676 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hart Population
7,644
Population density
676 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
40.82(+249%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.47(+26%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.5(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.9(-22%)
Public order
4.58(-44%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,436
97.28%
Other White
52
0.68%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.46%
Other Asian
23
0.3%
Indian
17
0.22%
Total population: 7,644

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,045
33.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,315
21.42%
No qualifications
881
14.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
866
14.11%
Apprenticeship
455
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 6,138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,450
44.96%
Owns outright
1,013
31.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
332
10.29%
Other social rented
229
7.1%
Social rents from council
90
2.79%
Total households: 3,225

Property prices in Hart

Median price£180,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £248K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Hart area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£255,000£224
Semi-Detached53£159,995£191
Terraced17£127,500£172
Flats11£85,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hart

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hart.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,950£120,000£129,950£109,950
2017£209,950£115,000£124,000£109,000
2018£202,500£85,000£127,000£98,750
2019£163,000£115,000£125,000£110,000
2020£214,500£87,500£136,000£107,500
2021£220,500£99,500£143,500£107,500
2022£254,998£86,500£155,900£129,000
2023£263,023£100,000£161,000£140,000
2024£259,995£120,000£162,748£125,000
2025£263,500£82,500£154,500£145,000
2026£280,000£84,000£159,995£113,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hart.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hart.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£169£156£134
2017£171£162£146£138
2018£168£127£149£123
2019£159£162£136£145
2020£167£133£155£141
2021£183£152£164£131
2022£213£144£201£171
2023£218£150£197£171
2024£218£169£189£157
2025£218£132£191£167
2026£200£129£187£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hart.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hart in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hart

Is Hart safe?

Hart records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hart?

The median sale price in Hart is £180,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hart?

Hart has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hart?

Hart scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hart sits around rank 21,547 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hart?

The average household income in Hart is around £51,320 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hart?

Hart is represented by 1 elected councillor: Brian Cowie (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Hart

TS273BX

Otterington Close

TS273BU

Magdalene Drive

TS260FH

Gooseberry Close

TS273PP

Wentworth Grove

TS260QZ

Meadowsweet Road

TS273PJ

Clavering Road

TS260NZ

Meadows Walk

TS273NA

Tintagel Close

TS273AD

Clevecoat Walk

TS273AJ

Front Street

TS260WN

Snowdrop Road

TS260DQ

Tulip Close

TS273PE

Marley Walk

TS273AR

Butts Lane

TS273LB

Tavistock Close

TS273BG

Nine Acres

TS260ZQ

Cranesbill Avenue

TS273PF

Dodsworth Walk

TS260QU

Eyebright Close

TS273AZ

South View

TS273JL

Castle Howard Close

TS273QE

Muirfield Walk

TS273QY

Clavering Road

TS273PZ

Clavering Road

TS260ZG

Crocus Gardens

TS260WL

Primrose Road

TS273AB

Coast Road

TS260WJ

Cornflower Close

TS260NW

Hartfields

TS273DQ

Couch Close

TS260ZE

Merlin Way

TS260DF

Silverbirch Road

TS273DW

Whitebeam Meadows

TS273DA

Manor Park Gardens

TS260WF

Bluebell Way

TS273FF

Hart

TS260FD

Speedwell Close

TS260QY

Watercress Close

TS273PN

Clavering Road

TS273AN

White Hart Court

TS273BD

Buckingham Avenue

TS260DG

Thistle Close

TS273QR

Alderwood Close

TS273DD

Aspen Gardens

TS273PB

Spearman Walk

TS260QX

Watercress Close

TS273QJ

Greywood Close

TS273FB

Gorse Close

TS260RW

Honeysuckle Close

TS273AL

Mill View

TS273QH

Copperwood Close

TS273PY

Carnoustie Grove

TS273AG

Hart Lane

TS273DH

Wayfarer Meadows

TS273BQ

Bellows Burn Lane

TS260WD

Larkspur Close

TS273DJ

Vine Close

TS273PS

St Andrews Grove

TS273JW

Applewood Close

TS273QA

Birkdale Close

TS273JF

Bamburgh Court

TS273QN

Redwood Close

TS273FE

Spindle Way

TS273BH

Hart Road

TS273PT

Formby Close

TS249SJ

Coast Road

TS260RT

Merlin Way

TS260NY

Dean Fall Close

TS273AT

Burns Close

TS273AH

The Fens

TS273JG

Jaywood Close

TS260QS

Meadowsweet Road

TS260US

Hartfields

TS273JQ

Ravenwood Close

TS273QX

Ashwood Close

TS273DL

Spindle Way

TS273BF

Bartram Court

TS273FD

Wayfarer Meadows

TS260BF

Merlin Way

TS260QR

Meadowsweet Road

TS273QB

Woodstock Way

TS273LA

Oakwood Close

TS260WH

Brooklime Close

TS273QQ

Blackwood Close

TS273NE

Teignmouth Close

TS273JH

Knaresborough Close

TS273BY

The Darlings

TS273LE

Tremaine Close

TS260WE

Dewberry Close

TS273RB

Templeton Close

TS273AX

Front Street

TS273BA

St James Grove

TS273QW

Westwood Way

TS273PW

Sunningdale Grove

TS273QF

Silverwood Close

TS273JP

Brough Court

TS273QD

Pannell Place

TS260ZP

Jasmine Close

TS273PX

Turnberry Grove

TS273QG

Amberwood Walk

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.