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Hartlepool

England / North East / Hartlepool

About

Hartlepool is a coastal town and unitary authority in County Durham, North East England. It lies on the North Sea coast, roughly halfway between Newcastle and Middlesbrough. The town has a historic maritime heritage, with its docks and shipbuilding industry playing a key role in its development. The Headland area features a medieval walled old town, while the modern town centre includes shopping and leisure facilities.

The district covers an area of around 36 square miles, with a mix of urban and coastal landscapes. Key landmarks include the Museum of Hartlepool, the Heugh Battery military museum, and the Hartlepool Marina. The town has transport links via the A19 road and a railway station connecting to major cities in the region. Local industries include manufacturing, energy, and port-related activities.

Area overview

On average Hartlepool has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 150 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hartlepool is £34,011 per year. There are 41 schools in Hartlepool: 30 primary (1 Outstanding and 20 Good) and 5 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
150
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hartlepool Population
92,338
Population density
985.5 per km²

Demographics

British
87,761
95.04%
Other White
1,081
1.17%
Other Asian
473
0.51%
Indian
335
0.36%
African
327
0.35%
Total population: 92,338

Housing

Owns outright
12,761
31.18%
Owns with a mortgage
11,073
27.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,338
15.49%
Other social rented
5,608
13.7%
Social rents from council
3,986
9.74%
Total households: 40,929

Property prices in Hartlepool

Based on 1,252 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Hartlepool area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached388£274,250
Flats47£81,500
Semi-Detached391£155,000
Terraced426£95,000

10 years price trend in Hartlepool

All wards in Hartlepool

Burn Valley

De Bruce

Fens & Greatham

Foggy Furze

Hart

Headland & Harbour

Manor House

Rossmere

Rural West

Seaton

Throston

Victoria

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.