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The Fens, Elwick & Hart

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

The Fens, Elwick & Hart Population

12,688

Population density

221.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

12,202

96.17%

Indian

144

1.13%

Other White

0.59%

Other Asian

0.35%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.32%

Total population: 12,688

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	172	£321,498	£208,650	£265,746	£389,249	£547,248
Flats	2	£150,500	£110,450	£128,250	£172,750	£190,550
Semi-Detached	72	£174,000	£117,750	£150,000	£192,500	£245,900
Terraced	12	£165,000	£93,075	£134,375	£234,209	£384,575

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

All postcodes in The Fens, Elwick & Hart

TS273EQ

North Close

TS225PN

Dalton Back Lane

TS252HQ

Egerton Terrace

TS225UW

Primrose Close

TS273DW

Whitebeam Meadows

TS273HG

Rural West

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