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Holywell & Hartley

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About

Holywell and Hartley sit along Northumberland’s central east coast between a stretch of farmland and the sea. The settlement cluster includes a dene where Holywell Burn runs down to the coast, cutting through sandstone and feeding a small beach and shingle at its mouth. Fields and hedgerows extend westwards toward the A19 corridor, while terraced streets and former miner cottages mark village centres. Public footpaths follow the burn and the cliff edge, linking farms to the shoreline and offering direct access to coastal walking.

The area’s character reflects coastal economy and mining history. Place names and a 19th-century monument recall the Hartley Colliery disaster of 1862, which shaped local memory and settlement patterns. Community facilities include a village hall, a primary school and local shops serving residents; sea birds and migrating flocks are visible from the dene in autumn. Transport is based on local roads with rail and larger towns a short drive away, making the area a working landscape with straightforward access to everyday services.

Area overview

On average Holywell & Hartley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year. There are 4 schools in Holywell & Hartley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holywell & Hartley is home to around 7,374 people, with a population density of about 499.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holywell & Hartley Population
7,374
Population density
499.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.95(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.05(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-61%)
Public order
4.2(-49%)
Other theft
2.71(-55%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,201
97.65%
Other White
48
0.65%
Irish
25
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.18%
Total population: 7,374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,809
28.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,163
18.31%
No qualifications
1,117
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
620
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,352

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,543
43.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,010
28.47%
Social rents from council
568
16.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
7.22%
Other social rented
91
2.57%
Total households: 3,547

Property prices in Holywell & Hartley

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £240,346 in Holywell & Hartley area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holywell & Hartley 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 Holywell & Hartley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached49£233,000
Terraced24£189,975
Flats3£116,000
Detached23£340,000

10 years median price trend in Holywell & Hartley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holywell & Hartley.

All postcodes in Holywell & Hartley

NE264EA

Southward Close

NE264DG

Elwin Close

NE264BG

The Crest

NE264DE

Millfield

NE264PU

Hartley

NE250SE

Wansbeck Grove

NE264HW

Parklea

NE264JW

St Ronans Drive

NE250JN

Elsdon Avenue

NE250BH

Fontburn Road

NE264HZ

St Ronans Drive

NE250TF

Apple Court

NE264RB

Eastcroft

NE264QY

Collywell Court

NE250GD

Woodburn Way

NE264HG

Seaburn Grove

NE264JB

Franklyn Avenue

NE264RJ

Beresford Road

NE264BW

Simonside Close

NE250BY

Dartford Close

NE264DT

Bywell Terrace

NE264HN

Greenrigg

NE250SH

Hester Gardens

NE250LF

Seaton Crescent

NE264DJ

Millway

NE250LT

Dene Street

NE264JH

Derwent Road

NE264DP

Beresford Road

NE250LP

Burnside

NE250ST

Alston Road

NE250TB

Mountford Road

NE250RG

Bristol Street

NE264BX

Granville Avenue

NE264QT

Hartley

NE250LQ

East Grange

NE250BZ

The Paddock

NE264BU

Granville Avenue

NE250RN

Hastings Gardens

NE264BZ

Malvern Road

NE243PH

Links Road

NE264RN

Beresford Road

NE264JU

Astley Villas

NE250PB

Chatham Close

NE250HX

Cheswick Road

NE264JQ

St Ronans Drive

NE264RQ

Beresford Road

NE250NN

Wallridge Drive

NE264DH

Southward

NE250BQ

Holywell

NE250HJ

Elsdon Avenue

NE250SJ

Hastings Terrace

NE250SR

Chipchase Court

NE264HQ

The Links

NE264HP

The Coppice

NE250HT

Tillmouth Avenue

NE250NT

Tillmouth Avenue

NE264DQ

Southward

NE250NL

Wallridge Drive

NE264DL

Millway Grove

NE250NG

Dunsdale Road

NE250TU

Horsley Gardens

NE250NE

Medburn Road

NE264RE

West Terrace

NE250RT

Hester Avenue

NE264RT

West Terrace

NE264JY

Marine View

NE250LD

Holywell Close

NE250JB

Hallington Drive

NE250SG

Lysdon Avenue

NE250AY

Hartburn Terrace

NE264RL

The Steadings

NE250TE

Maple Court

NE264JZ

Seafield Mews

NE250LN

Valley Road

NE264HY

Aidan Avenue

NE250BE

Westbourne Terrace

NE250RL

Melton Terrace

NE250GE

Farley Gardens

NE264JL

Astley Grove

NE250QS

Holywell

NE250JE

Ryal Close

NE264QX

Albert Road

NE264JG

St Ronans Drive

NE264BJ

Hartley Square

NE264HR

Easedale

NE264BT

Dereham Close

NE250LR

Holywell

NE250AX

Baxters Buildings

NE264QW

The Avenue

NE250TS

Bardon Crescent

NE264JF

Hastings Avenue

NE264RD

West Terrace

NE264HX

Meadow Road

NE250GA

Hastings Terrace

NE250RP

St Michaels Avenue

NE264DD

Millfield

NE250RD

Melton Drive

NE264QS

The Avenue

NE250JD

Ambleside Close

NE250TX

Chollerford Mews

Data Sources

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