Postcode NE26 4HL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year. The nearest station is Newsham located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Holywell & Hartley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Holywell & Hartley has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in Holywell & Hartley is £43,796 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE26 4HL.
Holywell & Hartley near NE26 4HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newsham located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in Hartley area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £328,996 |
| Flats | 2 | £98,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £239,396 |
| Terraced | 22 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hartley
In the NE26 4HL postcode area, located within Holywell & Hartley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE26 4HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Premier Seaton Sluice Superstore | 52-54 Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RQ | Walking directions to Premier Seaton Sluice Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Northumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.