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NE26 4DL

Millway Grove

Hartley

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Detailed insights for NE26 4DL

Overview

Postcode NE26 4DL is located in a rural town, within the Hartley ward of Northumberland in the North East region, and forms part of the Holywell & Hartley area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year. The nearest station is Newsham, about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Holywell & Hartley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Holywell & Hartley has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.2%

Approximately 35.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from NE26 4DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Holywell & Hartley near NE26 4DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newsham located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
6,844.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.58(+72%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.49(-39%)
Shoplifting
12.08(+3%)
Public order
8.05(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.37(-53%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
94.8%
Indian
4
1.49%
African
2
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
Other White
2
0.74%
Total population: 269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
48
22.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
21.23%
No qualifications
36
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.85%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
34.38%
Owns with a mortgage
39
30.47%
Owns outright
34
26.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.03%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Hartley

Median price£280,348
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £331K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £280,348 (about £246 per square foot) in Hartley area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hartley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£340,998£309
Semi-Detached27£285,000£255
Terraced21£190,000£213
Flats2£136,750£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hartley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£102,500£165,000£145,500
2017£230,000£86,500£176,750£125,250
2018£235,000£94,500£178,000£142,250
2019£315,000£87,000£184,500£131,000
2020£325,000£110,000£148,750£123,225
2021£286,498£107,000£190,000£139,950
2022£314,995£111,500£237,748£147,998
2023£351,495£232,500£175,000
2024£313,496£103,250£243,500£176,225
2025£332,496£116,000£239,396£192,500
2026£327,500£320,000£189,950
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£93£178£166
2017£188£138£186£140
2018£223£141£185£163
2019£220£162£182£150
2020£213£134£190£175
2021£247£166£201£180
2022£261£182£257£174
2023£292£244£187
2024£300£134£265£208
2025£316£215£254£206
2026£272£292£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hartley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE26 4DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE26 4DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202510, Millway Grove, Whitley Bay, NE26 4DLTerracedFreehold£195,000
13 Jun 20253, Millway, Whitley Bay, NE26 4DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
31 Oct 202552, Southward, Whitley Bay, NE26 4DHTerracedFreehold£277,700
15 Jul 202551, Southward, Whitley Bay, NE26 4DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,000
07 Nov 202523, Elwin Close, Whitley Bay, NE26 4DGTerracedFreehold£178,500

Schools

In the NE26 4DL postcode area, located within Holywell & Hartley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE26 4DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySeaton Sluice First SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miMiddle deemed secondarySeaton Sluice Middle SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 4DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE26 4DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodBeresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4DPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miPremier Seaton Sluice Superstore52-54 Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RQWalking directions to Premier Seaton Sluice Superstore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,643
Band B£1,917
Band C£2,191
Band D£2,465
Band E£3,012
Band F£3,560
Band G£4,108
Band H£4,929

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE26 4DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Charles Flower

Hartley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Emma Foody

Cramlington and Killingworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictNorthumberlandE06000057
Parliamentary ConstituencyCramlington and KillingworthE14001183
WardHartleyE05016112
ParishSeaton ValleyE04012897
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holywell & HartleyE02005717
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland 030CE01027419
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE26 4DL

Is NE26 4DL (Holywell & Hartley) safe?

The area around NE26 4DL records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NE26 4DL?

The median sale price around NE26 4DL in Holywell & Hartley is £280,348 (about £246 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE26 4DL?

There are 2 schools close to NE26 4DL, including Seaton Sluice First School (Good) and Seaton Sluice Middle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE26 4DL?

NE26 4DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE26 4DL (Holywell & Hartley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cramlington and Killingworth covering NE26 4DL is Emma Foody (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Charles Flower (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.