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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

TS273HS

College Close

TS225GG

Eshton

TS225XJ

The Cavendish

TS260LH

Elwick Road

TS260SU

Eider Close

TS273BX

Otterington Close

TS225PU

Stockton Road

TS225PW

Dalton Back Lane

TS225WA

Rose Garden Lane

TS260ZS

Cropston Close

TS273AY

Palace Row

TS273EN

Rural West

TS273FF

Hart

TS225NR

Coal Lane

TS252HB

Station Cottages

TS252LB

Spalding Road

TS252PZ

Paignton Drive

TS252QE

Truro Drive

TS252RW

Mildenhall Close

TS260BH

Elwick Road

TS260FQ

Redgrave Avenue

TS260RE

Hazelhen Close

TS273DU

Martindale Close

TS273FD

Wayfarer Meadows

TS273HU

North View

TS225TL

Red Cedar Close

TS252NB

Mowbray Road

TS253DP

Torquay Avenue

TS260GE

Laycock Way

TS260LJ

Worset Lane

TS260PY

Riverston Close

TS260QL

Roundhill Close

TS260SY

Moorhen Road

TS273BW

Worset Lane

TS252PW

Stockton Road

TS252RH

Watton Close

TS260AQ

Coatham Drive

TS225PA

Sunderland Road

TS252HR

Fens & Greatham

TS252QJ

Truro Drive

TS260AE

Valley Drive

TS260LQ

Elwick Road

TS260PE

Hillston Close

TS273BE

Front Street

TS225PJ

Stockton Road

TS225PS

Dalton Back Lane

TS252HS

Front Street

TS260LW

Mereston Close

TS260PA

Beckston Close

TS260PT

Stileston Close

TS260PZ

Reedston Road

TS273DY

Greenlea

TS225GL

Saville Close

TS252HT

Front Street

TS252HW

West Row

TS252NA

Mowbray Road

TS260AT

Valley Drive

TS252QL

Fens Crescent

TS252QW

Truro Drive

TS252RJ

Yarmouth Close

TS260AB

Carisbrooke Road

TS260AJ

Valley Drive

TS273BB

Holyrood Crescent

TS273HP

Dalton Back Lane

TS225GW

Lillie Pot Close

TS225WB

Rose Garden Lane

TS252QT

Chichester Close

TS252RB

Stowmarket Close

TS260PD

Glenston Close

TS260RY

Goldcrest Close

TS273AG

Hart Lane

TS273EZ

Coal Lane

TS273HH

Rural West

TS225GS

The Meadows

TS252JA

Welland Road

TS252LX

Catcote Road

TS252QQ

Boston Close

TS273DS

The Ghyll

TS252PP

Dawlish Drive

TS260SP

Kestrel Close

TS252EJ

High Street

TS252JT

Thursby Grove

TS260AX

Valley Drive

TS260FW

Hanbury Grove

TS260HL

Nightingale Close

TS260LG

Pikeston Close

TS273AL

Mill View

TS273EG

North Lane

TS273HW

Rural West

TS225FY

Duke Of Wellington Gardens

TS225GX

Lavender Lane

TS252HF

Mellanby Lane

TS260PP

Bankston Close

TS260PQ

Tarnston Road

TS260RD

Merganser Road

TS260SX

Falcon Road

TS273AX

Front Street

TS273BQ

Bellows Burn Lane

TS273DB

Rotary Way

TS273DT

The Paddock

Data Sources

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