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TS26 0RG

Merlin Way

Hart

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Overview

Postcode TS26 0RG is located in a rural village, within the Hart ward of Hartlepool in the North East region, and forms part of the The Fens, Elwick & Hart area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Fens, Elwick & Hart is £52,774 per year. The nearest station is Hartlepool, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Middle Warren Play Area and Neighbourhood Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

The Fens, Elwick & Hart has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

The Fens, Elwick & Hart has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in The Fens, Elwick & Hart is £52,774 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near TS26 0RG.

Flood risk

No risk

The Fens, Elwick & Hart near TS26 0RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hartlepool located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for TS26 0RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMiddle Warren Play Area and Neighbourhood ParkSmallWalking directions to Middle Warren Play Area and Neighbourhood Park

Area Profile

Population
566
Population density
80.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.21(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.06(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(-32%)
Other theft
7.7(+29%)
Burglary
3.15(-30%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
537
95.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
1.42%
Indian
6
1.07%
Chinese
3
0.53%
Pakistani
2
0.36%
Total population: 563

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
201
41.27%
Level 3 (A level)
88
18.07%
No qualifications
67
13.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
13.35%
Apprenticeship
34
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 487

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
116
49.79%
Owns outright
90
38.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
6.01%
Social rents from council
6
2.58%
Other social rented
4
1.72%
Total households: 233

Property prices in Hart

Median price£180,500
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £248K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 (about £195 per square foot) in Hart area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hart over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£255,000£224
Semi-Detached53£159,995£191
Terraced17£127,500£172
Flats11£85,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hart

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hart.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204,950£120,000£129,950£109,950
2017£209,950£115,000£124,000£109,000
2018£202,500£85,000£127,000£98,750
2019£163,000£115,000£125,000£110,000
2020£214,500£87,500£136,000£107,500
2021£220,500£99,500£143,500£107,500
2022£254,998£86,500£155,900£129,000
2023£263,023£100,000£161,000£140,000
2024£259,995£120,000£162,748£125,000
2025£263,500£82,500£154,500£145,000
2026£280,000£84,000£159,995£113,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hart.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hart.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£169£156£134
2017£171£162£146£138
2018£168£127£149£123
2019£159£162£136£145
2020£167£133£155£141
2021£183£152£164£131
2022£213£144£201£171
2023£218£150£197£171
2024£218£169£189£157
2025£218£132£191£167
2026£200£129£187£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hart.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS26 0RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near TS26 0RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20258, Merlin Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0RGDetachedFreehold£250,000
06 Mar 202510, Merlin Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0RGDetachedFreehold£270,000
08 Aug 20255, Merganser Road, Hartlepool, TS26 0RDDetachedFreehold£230,000
20 Jan 202614, Larkspur Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0WDDetachedFreehold£280,000
28 Jul 202511, Larkspur Close, Hartlepool, TS26 0WDDetachedFreehold£197,500

Schools

In the TS26 0RG postcode area, located within The Fens, Elwick & Hart, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for TS26 0RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThroston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSpringwell SchoolAcademy special converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryJesmond Gardens Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of TS26 0RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for TS26 0RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSainsbury's Middle WarrenMulberry Rise, Hartlepool, TS26 0BFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Middle Warren
0.5 miAsda ExpressEasington Road, Hartlepool, TS24 9AGWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,666
Band B£1,943
Band C£2,221
Band D£2,499
Band E£3,054
Band F£3,609
Band G£4,164
Band H£4,997

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 TS26 0RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brian Cowie

Hart - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jonathan Brash

Hartlepool - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictHartlepoolE06000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyHartlepoolE14001272
WardHartE05013042
ParishHartE04000258
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The Fens, Elwick & HartE02006909
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hartlepool 014AE01011959
Police ForceCleveland
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about TS26 0RG

Is TS26 0RG (The Fens, Elwick & Hart) safe?

The area around TS26 0RG records about 48 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near TS26 0RG?

The median sale price around TS26 0RG in The Fens, Elwick & Hart is £180,500 (about £195 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near TS26 0RG?

There are 8 schools close to TS26 0RG, including Throston Primary School (Good), Springwell School and Jesmond Gardens Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around TS26 0RG?

TS26 0RG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents TS26 0RG (The Fens, Elwick & Hart) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hartlepool covering TS26 0RG is Jonathan Brash (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Brian Cowie (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.