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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 46 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
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
25.77(+13%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.46(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.42(-55%)
Public order
4.88(-44%)
Shoplifting
3.25(-73%)
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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £240,548 in Holywell & Hartley area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £470,000.

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
Detached27£337,000
Flats6£116,725
Semi-Detached46£233,098
Terraced23£160,000

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

NE250TS

Bardon Crescent

NE250TE

Maple Court

NE264DH

Southward

NE250GF

Stable Way

NE250RX

Lysdon Avenue

NE264EB

Byewell Terrace

NE264RD

West Terrace

NE250LW

Holywell

NE264RB

Eastcroft

NE250LD

Holywell Close

NE250QS

Holywell

NE250TX

Chollerford Mews

NE264EA

Southward Close

NE264PX

St Michael's Avenue

NE250NE

Medburn Road

NE250SU

Bristol Walk

NE250TR

Wylam Avenue

NE264JQ

St Ronans Drive

NE264JW

St Ronans Drive

NE250NG

Dunsdale Road

NE264HN

Greenrigg

NE264QR

The Avenue

NE250NU

Daletop

NE250RW

Bristol Street

NE264JX

Fountain Head Bank

NE250BD

Ryal Close

NE250GJ

Ropsley Close

NE250HJ

Elsdon Avenue

NE250PB

Chatham Close

NE250ST

Alston Road

NE264RH

Beresford Road

NE264BQ

The Rise

NE264HG

Seaburn Grove

NE264HZ

St Ronans Drive

NE250NJ

Southward Way

NE250QA

Holywell

NE250SS

Dorchester Court

NE264RE

West Terrace

NE250GD

Woodburn Way

NE250JN

Elsdon Avenue

NE264JL

Astley Grove

NE250HH

Elsdon Avenue

NE250NX

Sandown Close

NE250RG

Bristol Street

NE264RA

Waterford Close

NE250BJ

Whitton Place

NE250PH

Ridgeway

NE259TQ

Holywell

NE264BY

Malvern Road

NE264QX

Albert Road

NE250TT

Henshaw Grove

NE264JS

Alston Grove

NE264JY

Marine View

NE250NF

Tillmouth Avenue

NE264HY

Aidan Avenue

NE264RT

West Terrace

NE250LP

Burnside

NE264BP

Dereham Road

NE264JF

Hastings Avenue

NE250NW

Hedley Road

NE250RN

Hastings Gardens

NE250SW

Bradbury Court

NE264HS

Parkfield

NE264QL

Fountain Head Bank

NE250BY

Dartford Close

NE250HT

Tillmouth Avenue

NE250LL

Holywell Dene Road

NE250PA

Stamford Avenue

NE250RF

Hastings Court

NE264DD

Millfield

NE250SF

Hastings Terrace

NE250SP

Bradbury Court

NE264DS

Queens Road

NE250BH

Fontburn Road

NE250HX

Cheswick Road

NE250LT

Dene Street

NE264BW

Simonside Close

NE264HQ

The Links

NE250GH

Blackthorne Close

NE250NP

Tillmouth Avenue

NE250SD

Seaburn Avenue

NE264DG

Elwin Close

NE250NA

Whitley Place

NE250RH

Gloucester Street

NE250SR

Chipchase Court

NE250BZ

The Paddock

NE250NH

Hollinghill Road

NE250RS

Hartley

NE250TF

Apple Court

NE250GN

Barley Way

NE250HU

Tranwell Drive

NE250SN

Bradbury Court

NE264DT

Bywell Terrace

NE250SH

Hester Gardens

NE264BA

Ochiltree Court

NE264QW

The Avenue

NE250AX

Baxters Buildings

NE250NS

Tillmouth Avenue

NE264BN

Simonside

NE264BT

Dereham Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.