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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 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.0% 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. There are 3 schools in Rossmere: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

173

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

86.23(+111%)

Anti-social behaviour

43.51(+90%)

Shoplifting

29.41(+142%)

Criminal damage and arson

24.35(+104%)

Public order

15.57(+77%)

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

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Rossmere area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £220,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Rossmere over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£184,500	£108,350	£161,750	£193,750	£214,750
Semi-Detached	16	£124,750	£79,125	£106,500	£158,375	£173,750
Terraced	27	£104,950	£62,250	£90,000	£117,500	£150,900

10 years median price trend in Rossmere

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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