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About

Headland & Harbour ward encompasses Hartlepool's historic coastal core. The area centres on the Headland promontory, a distinct peninsula forming a natural harbour. This geography has long dictated settlement patterns, with maritime activities shaping the local economy. The ward includes the working docks and associated industrial estates, reflecting its ongoing functional role.

St Hilda's Church stands as a prominent landmark amid the tight grid of residential streets. A network of museums, including the Museum of Hartlepool, details the area's nautical history. The Heugh Breakwater extends into the North Sea, offering direct views of the rugged coastline. This ward maintains a clear, tangible connection to its seafaring past through its preserved layout and active port functions.

Area overview

On average Headland & Harbour has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 374 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Headland & Harbour is £34,329 per year. There are 4 schools in Headland & Harbour: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Headland & Harbour is home to around 8,134 people, with a population density of about 1,955.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
374
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Headland & Harbour Population
8,134
Population density
1,955.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
186.26(+382%)
Anti-social behaviour
132.04(+504%)
Shoplifting
68.97(+489%)
Criminal damage and arson
42.91(+276%)
Public order
37.01(+352%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,705
94.68%
Other White
135
1.66%
Other
39
0.48%
Other Asian
34
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.37%
Total population: 8,138

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,828
26.91%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,520
22.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,193
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
981
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
677
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 6,792

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
957
23.65%
Other social rented
827
20.44%
Owns outright
824
20.37%
Owns with a mortgage
806
19.92%
Social rents from council
541
13.37%
Total households: 4,046

Property prices in Headland & Harbour

Median price£117,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £175K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £117,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Headland & Harbour area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,500 up to £313,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headland & Harbour over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£219,950£199
Semi-Detached15£122,000£161
Terraced31£110,000£107
Flats11£93,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Headland & Harbour

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headland & Harbour.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,950£197,500£107,500£85,000
2017£192,450£72,500£109,250£85,000
2018£179,950£85,500£104,950£80,000
2019£169,950£84,000£108,000£90,500
2020£209,950£86,750£97,500£82,500
2021£230,000£100,750£108,000£90,000
2022£235,000£95,250£125,000£111,250
2023£259,975£163,062£123,500£110,000
2024£209,802£92,500£120,000£124,950
2025£211,000£77,750£123,500£110,000
2026£247,500£93,000£117,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headland & Harbour.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headland & Harbour.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£209£121£86
2017£164£158£135£84
2018£168£135£129£83
2019£174£119£131£87
2020£171£119£128£88
2021£182£147£138£98
2022£200£148£155£104
2023£196£246£164£118
2024£198£123£144£130
2025£198£113£132£99
2026£199£148£162£113
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headland & Harbour.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Headland & Harbour in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Headland & Harbour

Is Headland & Harbour safe?

Headland & Harbour records about 374 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Headland & Harbour?

The median sale price in Headland & Harbour is £117,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Headland & Harbour?

Headland & Harbour has 3 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Headland & Harbour?

Headland & Harbour scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Headland & Harbour sits around rank 3,502 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 Headland & Harbour?

The average household income in Headland & Harbour is around £34,329 per year, and 35% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Headland & Harbour?

Headland & Harbour is represented by 1 elected councillor: Scott Gaitey (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Headland & Harbour

TS240LG

Throston Street

TS244SG

Victoria Road

TS240PB

Henry Smith Terrace

TS240BJ

Vincent Street

TS248RD

Rosthwaite Close

TS240QX

Croft Terrace

TS240NJ

Pentilly Street

TS240PE

Gladstone Street

TS240PD

Henry Smith Terrace

TS240WB

Fleet Avenue

TS240LX

Corporation Road

TS248LB

Raby Road

TS240ET

Sea View Terrace

TS240EX

Headland & Harbour

TS240AJ

Hays Gardens

TS240WL

Fleet Avenue

TS240XS

The Lanyard

TS248NP

Mapleton Road

TS240QY

High Street

TS240YA

Harbour Walk

TS248NW

Wharton Terrace

TS240PW

Church Close

TS240XX

Britannia Close

TS240QU

Bedford Street

TS248NT

Milbank Road

TS240NZ

Groves Street

TS240NS

Broadfield Road

TS248NF

Milbank Road

TS240NG

Montague Street

TS244SE

Victoria Road

TS240FD

Winston Court

TS248RE

Rosthwaite Close

TS240UT

Friar Street

TS240LP

Northgate

TS240EF

Frederic Street

TS240LT

Northgate

TS240DU

Marine Drive

TS240HR

Durham Street

TS240EW

St Helens Street

TS248RB

Gatesgarth Close

TS240DX

Thorpe Street

TS240NY

Groves Street

TS240JG

Northgate

TS240TA

Haxby Walk

TS240UN

Viscount Close

TS240HY

Durham Street

TS240TG

Cleveland Road

TS240NH

Montague Street

TS240YG

Maritime Avenue

TS240DP

Topping Close

TS248EY

Brougham Terrace

TS240YB

Slake Terrace

TS244SA

Headland & Harbour

TS240JR

Abbey Street

TS240NP

Moor Parade

TS240LU

Corporation Road

TS248PQ

Allerton Close

TS240PQ

Marine Crescent

TS240SZ

Cobb Walk

TS240FB

Mariners Point

TS240ZD

Slake Terrace

TS240BW

West View Road

TS240DZ

Marine Drive

TS240TE

Mountbatten Close

TS248PH

Brecongill Close

TS244SQ

Victoria Road

TS240BS

Shields Terrace

TS248LZ

Powlett Road

TS240LH

Gibb Square

TS240ES

Corporation Road

TS240UJ

Navigation Point

TS240NQ

Clarence Street

TS240TR

Troutpool Close

TS248NA

Powlett Road

TS248NU

Milbank Road

TS240TF

Ainderby Walk

TS240TS

Friendship Lane

TS240XF

Maritime Avenue

TS240TJ

Rockpool Close

TS240UE

Telford Close

TS248NH

Avondale Gardens

TS240PX

Prissick Street

TS248PB

Wharton Terrace

TS240XP

Trident Close

TS240EQ

Northgate

TS240HS

Durham Street

TS240WF

Quayside

TS240RA

Greenland Road

TS240JH

Southgate

TS248RF

Wasdale Close

TS240XY

Mayflower Close

TS240XG

Admiral Way

TS248LF

Raby Road

TS240QB

Catherine Street

TS240UF

Brunel Close

TS240QT

Londonderry Street

TS240EA

Vane Street

TS240HQ

Durham Street

TS240SP

Fleet Avenue

TS248ND

Appleby Grove

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.