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The Fens, Elwick & Hart

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About

The Fens, Elwick & Hart is a primarily residential area on the western edge of Hartlepool. It encompasses suburban housing developments alongside the older village settlements of Elwick and Hart. The landscape is characterised by open, flat farmland, reflecting the area's position bordering the wider North East countryside.

A notable feature is the presence of the Hart to Haswell Walkway, a former railway line converted into a public footpath and cycle route. This green corridor cuts through the area, providing a direct link for walking and cycling into the town centre. The rural village of Elwick, with its historic church and village green, offers a distinct contrast to the modern housing estates.

Area overview

On average The Fens, Elwick & Hart has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Fens, Elwick & Hart is £52,774 per year. There are 6 schools in The Fens, Elwick & Hart: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). The Fens, Elwick & Hart is home to around 12,688 people, with a population density of about 221.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Fens, Elwick & Hart Population
12,688
Population density
221.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.18(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.3(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(-38%)
Other theft
3.78(-42%)
Vehicle crime
2.76(-39%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,202
96.17%
Indian
144
1.13%
Other White
75
0.59%
Other Asian
44
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.32%
Total population: 12,688

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,805
35.15%
Level 3 (A level)
2,028
18.73%
No qualifications
1,674
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,425
13.16%
Apprenticeship
832
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 10,826

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,677
48.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,969
35.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
428
7.77%
Other social rented
219
3.98%
Other forms of private rent
117
2.12%
Total households: 5,509

Property prices in The Fens, Elwick & Hart

Based on 258 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 in The Fens, Elwick & Hart area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Fens, Elwick & Hart 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 The Fens, Elwick & Hart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached172£321,498
Flats2£150,500
Semi-Detached72£174,000
Terraced12£165,000

10 years median price trend in The Fens, Elwick & Hart

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Fens, Elwick & Hart.

All postcodes in The Fens, Elwick & Hart

TS252PX

Honiton Way

TS225NZ

Pressburger Close

TS252HJ

The Drive

TS252LT

Catcote Road

TS260QJ

Selset Close

TS252PS

Honiton Way

TS252QG

Caistor Drive

TS252QP

Truro Drive

TS260GD

Bodnant Close

TS260RG

Merlin Way

TS225GF

Gledstone

TS252JR

Spalding Road

TS252LE

Wainfleet Road

TS252RQ

Barford Close

TS273JA

College Close

TS273HJ

Rural West

TS225TP

Willow Drive

TS225WD

Londonderry Close

TS252EN

High Street

TS252HL

Queensway

TS252JE

Holland Road

TS252QR

Caistor Drive

TS260FP

Niven Close

TS260QN

Fewston Close

TS260RS

Goldfinch Road

TS273AQ

Hart Pastures

TS225TR

Musgrave Garden Lane

TS252QF

Croxton Avenue

TS253DX

Torquay Avenue

TS260QH

Grassholme Road

TS260SW

Swallow Close

TS273AZ

South View

TS260ZR

Fontburn Close

TS252QS

Fareham Close

TS260AP

Parklands Way

TS260AS

Parklands Way

TS260BL

Egerton Road

TS260FY

Octavia Drive

TS273DG

Blackthorn Meadows

TS273EU

Coal Lane

TS273HZ

Rural West

TS225PQ

Stockton Road

TS252DL

Queens Meadow Business Park

TS252HH

The Drive

TS252JU

Newark Road

TS252LR

Catcote Road

TS252QB

Truro Drive

TS252RN

Mildenhall Close

TS260BP

West Park

TS260BT

Coniscliffe Road

TS260DB

West Park

TS260QF

Kielder Road

TS273BP

Hart Lane

TS225GT

Heather Close

TS225WF

Marquess Avenue

TS273AP

Butts Lane

TS273HE

Coal Lane

TS225PF

Rural West

TS225PD

Rural West

TS252EX

Station Road

TS252FG

Station Road

TS260BX

Duchy Road

TS260PL

Hayston Road

TS260LL

Bushton Close

TS260FU

Woodchester Crescent

TS273DN

Bramble Close

TS273EE

Manor Close

TS225BF

The Wynd

TS225PR

Brierton Lane

TS233TQ

Stockton Road

TS252LA

Newark Road

TS252LU

Catcote Road

TS260GL

Rural West

TS260RZ

Nuthatch Close

TS260XP

Wiltshire Way

TS273DL

Spindle Way

TS225UY

Silverbirch Close

TS260RF

Guillemot Close

TS273BT

Milbank Close

TS273EJ

Rural West

TS225TJ

Coppice Lane

TS252HG

The Green

TS252RD

Spilsby Close

TS252RE

Felixstowe Close

TS252RF

Conningsby Close

TS253DR

Torquay Avenue

TS260FL

Rains Avenue

TS273BA

St James Grove

TS252ET

Woodbine Terrace

TS225SD

Love Lane

TS252JY

Navenby Grove

TS260GH

Pitsford Road

TS260PR

Daleston Close

TS260UG

Hart Lane

TS273JB

Dalton Heights

TS252JS

Spalding Road

TS260RX

Greenshank Close

TS260SN

Goldfinch Road

TS273AB

Coast Road

TS273HT

Dene Garth

Data Sources

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