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About

Rossmere ward is located in the southern part of Hartlepool, primarily consisting of residential estates built in the latter half of the 20th century. The area is characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing, with green spaces like Rossmere Park providing a central recreational area. Local services are concentrated along Wynyard Road and surrounding streets, catering to daily needs within the community.

The ward is bordered by the A689 to the north, which serves as a key transport route. A notable local feature is the presence of the Rossmere Way, a pathway that connects various parts of the neighbourhood. The area also includes several schools and community facilities, reinforcing its function as a settled residential district within the wider town structure.

Area overview

On average Rossmere has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 39.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rossmere is £38,718 per year. The median sale price in Rossmere is £115,000 (around £124 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,000 and £139,450. There are 2 schools in Rossmere: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rossmere is home to around 7,515 people, with a population density of about 2,752.9 per km².

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

177

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Rossmere Population

7,515

Population density

2,752.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

87.03(+125%)

Anti-social behaviour

44.18(+102%)

Shoplifting

42.58(+264%)

Criminal damage and arson

25.42(+123%)

Public order

17.56(+114%)

North East average

Demographics

British

7,282

96.89%

Other White

0.88%

Other Asian

0.39%

Arab

0.28%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.21%

Total population: 7,516

Economics

No qualifications

1,729

29.06%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,074

18.05%

Level 3 (A level)

1,042

17.51%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

943

15.85%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

641

10.77%

Total 16+ residents: 5,950

Housing

Owns outright

757

22.56%

Owns with a mortgage

749

22.32%

Other social rented

710

21.16%

Social rents from council

635

18.92%

Private landlord or letting agency

435

12.96%

Total households: 3,356

Property prices in Rossmere

Median price: £115,000

Price per sq ft: £124

Sales (last 12 months): 42

Typical range (middle 50%): £95K – £139K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £124 per square foot) in Rossmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £285,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rossmere over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	6	£174,500	£140	£111,250	£162,500	£183,500	£260,000
Semi-Detached	13	£137,500	£147	£75,600	£107,000	£139,600	£156,800
Terraced	23	£100,000	£121	£80,000	£90,000	£115,500	£145,300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rossmere

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rossmere.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£146,500	£97,000	£77,000
2017	£184,000	£97,500	£81,500
2018	£172,500	£134,000	£76,500
2019	£173,000	£112,000	£81,000
2020	£166,250	£107,000	£80,000
2021	£190,000	£130,000	£95,000
2022	£212,000	£129,000	£99,950
2023	£195,000	£132,475	£94,000
2024	£180,000	£126,750	£102,475
2025	£184,500	£132,300	£98,000
2026	£174,500	£138,000	£100,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rossmere.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£137	£99	£78
2017	£170	£104	£91
2018	£165	£140	£86
2019	£143	£128	£94
2020	£159	£111	£101
2021	£179	£132	£106
2022	£158	£135	£115
2023	£194	£150	£112
2024	£217	£136	£116
2025	£153	£145	£118
2026	£140	£149	£121

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hartlepool district.

Band A£1,707

Band B£1,991

Band C£2,276

Band D£2,560

Band E£3,129

Band F£3,698

Band G£4,267

Band H£5,120

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rossmere ward.

Local councillors

Christine Wiley

Rossmere - Elected 7 May 2026

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Demographics

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Housing

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Property prices in Rossmere

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rossmere

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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